Legal Substances
Although this substance is legal in some states for medicinal and recreational purposes, its active ingredient, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is still classified as a Schedule I substance at the federal level
What is cannabis?
This illegal substance, derived from the opium poppy, is highly addictive and often abused for its euphoric effects. It is the basis for drugs like heroin and morphine.
What are opioids?
This actor, known for his role in Pirates of the Caribbean, publicly battled substance abuse and went to rehab several times, later using his experience to raise awareness about addiction.
Who is Johnny Depp?
When a person in recovery admits their past mistakes and seeks forgiveness from those they've harmed, this action is often called a step toward this.
What is amends?
This activity, often recommended in mental health recovery, involves calming the mind, focusing on the present, and has gained popularity through apps like Headspace and Calm.
What is meditation?
Produced by fermenting barley, wheat, or other grains, this alcohol, often associated with Belgium and Germany, is brewed to an alcohol content of up to 12%.
What is beer?
This powerful and addictive stimulant, often sold in crystal form, is illegal in most countries and can cause severe psychological effects such as paranoia and hallucinations.
What is methamphetamine?
This singer, famous for hits like "I Will Always Love You," struggled with addiction to cocaine and alcohol, leading to several rehab stints before her tragic passing in 2012.
Who is Whitney Houston?
This kind of relationship can be vital in recovery, offering mutual support, encouragement, and shared experiences to help both people maintain sobriety.
What is a sponsor-sponsee relationship?
In addiction recovery, this step is about turning over control to a higher power or acknowledging that you need support in overcoming challenges.
What is step 3?
Found naturally in the leaves of the coca plant, this legal stimulant is used for medicinal purposes in some countries, especially for its numbing effects.
What is cocaine?
This hallucinogenic substance, derived from certain mushrooms, is illegal in most countries and is known for inducing altered perceptions of reality, including vivid visual and auditory hallucinations.
What is psilocybin?
This actor, best known for his role in The Dark Knight, had a very public struggle with addiction, notably battling heroin and other substances, and later sought help in the 1990s before his death in 2008.
Who is Heath Ledger?
This term describes the pattern of toxic dependence between two individuals, where one person relies on the other to fulfill emotional needs, often seen in relationships affected by addiction.
What is co-dependency?
This term refers to the negative attitudes or beliefs that people with mental health conditions or those in recovery often face, which can make it harder for them to seek help.
What is stigma?
This benzodiazepine, often prescribed for short-term relief of anxiety or panic disorders, is commonly sold under the brand name Xanax.
What is alprazolam?
This illegal substance, a potent synthetic opioid, is similar in structure to fentanyl and is often involved in illicit drug trafficking. Its effects are 50-100 times stronger than morphine.
What is carfentanil?
This actress, who starred in The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook, admitted to battling alcohol and prescription pill addiction, seeking help through rehab and maintaining her sobriety.
Who is Jennifer Lawrence?
This concept refers to the emotional pain or anger that can be held onto by people in recovery, often hindering progress unless they actively work to forgive themselves and others.
What is resentment?
This condition is characterized by periods of intense sadness and hopelessness, often alternating with periods of mania or elevated mood.
What is bipolar disorder?
Despite being a legal substance, this drug’s overuse leads to more than 50,000 deaths annually in the United States alone, often due to accidental overdoses from prescription misuse.
What is acetaminophen (commonly found in Tylenol)?
Known as "liquid ecstasy," this illegal substance is often sold as a colorless, odorless liquid and can induce a sense of euphoria, but it also has dangerous effects on the central nervous system and can cause memory blackouts.
What is GHB?
This actress, who starred in The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook, admitted to battling alcohol and prescription pill addiction, seeking help through rehab and maintaining her sobriety.
When individuals in recovery practice this, they focus on understanding each other’s experiences and emotions in a nonjudgmental way, helping to rebuild trust.
What is empathy?
This is the act of turning negative or unhelpful thoughts into more realistic, positive, and balanced thoughts, commonly used in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).