What’s it called?
A powerful and strong psychological desire to consume a substance or engage in an activity
Craving
These recovery tools can be used help deal with feelings that may have a potential to lead to relapse
Coping Skills
This is a slang term for being under the influence of substances such as MDMA
Rollin’ or Rolling
This artist, who died from complications after an overdose in 2009, was commonly referred to as the king of pop
Michael Jackson
Finish this lyric from the 2006 Amy Winehouse tune “Rehab”
“They tried to make me go to rehab, I said _______”
No,no,no
This occurs when it takes more and more of a substance to get the same effect which often fuels the desire and need to use larger amounts
Tolerance
These are experienced/felt in our minds, hearts, guts and it’s important, especially in early recovery, to learn how to manage our reactions to them.
Emotions
Many addicts use this slang term for withdrawal symptoms, especially from opioids
Dope Sick
This musician and front man for the most popular grunge band of the 90’s committed suicide in 1994nat the age of 27 while actively addicted to heroin
Kurt Cobain
Name this tune and the artist who sang it
Ed Sheeran “The A team”
People, places, and things that have the potential to lead to a relapse
Triggers
This is a failure to recognize or acknowledge the truth about a problem, particularly in addiction.
Denial
Stemming from the appearance of goosebumps on the skin, this is a slang term used for the abrupt and complete cessation of an addictive substance.
Cold Turkey
This beloved 1980’s comedian, actor, and SNL cast members shocked the world when he overdosed from mixing cocaine and heroin in 1982 at the height of his fame
John Belushi
Johnny Cash was paired with this group for the 2002 song titled “Hurt” describing deep emotional pain such experienced in active addiction
Nine Inch Nails
Often the result of stimulants (such as Cocaine, speed, and meth) when taken for long periods can induce this mental state marked by hallucinations and extreme paranoid delusions.
Psychosis/Stimulant induced psychosis
This immoderate and unhealthy emotional or psychological reliance on a partner (not only romantic partner) occurs often in substance user’s relationships
Codependency
This slang term is often used in recovery to describe the intense feelings of positivity and optimism often experienced in early recovery
Pink Cloud
This iconic 1970’s musician is one of the top earning dead celebrities today, earning 50 million per year, despite dying from a prescription drug addiction in 1977
Elvis Presley
Name this Tune, and both of the 2 artists who performed it as a duet in 2003
“Whiskey Lullaby”
Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss
This self governed type of recovery residence was first developed in 1975 and requires that it’s residents are abstinent from drugs and alcohol, and follow house rules as agreed upon and enforced by house members
Oxford House
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to this diagnosis after deeply disturbing or distressing past experiences.
PTSD/Trauma
This is a slang term for a residence or dwelling used in the illegal drug trade for the transaction and use of substances
Trap House
This infamous 1950’s and 1960’s movie star shocked the world in 1962 from a barbiturate overdose which some believe to be accidental, some believe to have been suicide, and others believe to be the result of homicide
Marilyn Monroe
Name this group
“Shinedown”