Random Addiction ?'s
A powerful desire to use substances.
What are cravings?
Uncontrollable cravings, loss of control, use despite negative consequences, chronic biological brain disease, psychological dependence, physical dependence
What is Addiction?
____ at a time.
One Day
People, places and things.
What are triggers?
This actor is known for his role in "Iron Man" and has publicly shared his recovery journey from addiction.
Robert Downey Jr
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
What is mindfulness?
____ are different social support groups that promote sobriety
NAME TWO
NA, AA, Smart Recovery, faith based groups, etc.
_____ not perfection.
Progress
Someone who helps guide another through the processes of NA and AA.
What is a Sponsor?
**anyone have a sponsor?**
This rapper's album "Recovery" addresses his battles with addiction and has been critically acclaimed for its candidness.
Eminem
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness; particularly during times of stress
What is self-care?
*Share one thing you do for self-care*
____ is released in the brain making drug use or other addictive activities pleasurable
Dopamine
7 times
Significant steps are being taken to end the problem behavior.
What is Action Stage of Change?
This rock and roll guitarist admitted that he was a cocaine, heroin and alcohol user for years. He even admitted that he snorted his father ashes along with cocaine.
Rolling Stone's Keith Richards
Getting support from a neutral person in an group or one-on-one setting who can help with mental health and addiction concerns
What is therapy?
After making the necessary changes, individuals can return to their problem behavior.
What is relapse?
"The most common way people give their power up is believing that _____"
they don't have any
Relapse prevention plan, mindfulness, grounding skills, etc.
What are coping skills for cravings?
This singer and actress admitted that she came from a family of drug users. She used until she had to have vocal surgery, which drove her to her sobriety.
Miley Cyrus
Symptoms you experience several weeks or months after you have finished detoxing that are related to the body healing from substance use
What is PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome)?
What are some barriers to getting treatment for addiction?
There are several answers. NAME THREE
lack of support, financial stress, mental health symptoms, judgement from those around you, fear and homelessness
Courage isn't having the strength to go on - it is going _____
going on when you have no strength
Identifying and writing down triggers, coping skills, people and activities that can help prevent relapse
What is Relapse Prevention Plan?
Famous British singer, songwriter, and pianist had a biopic made of his life. He was knighted by the Queen of England and is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time. He went through recovery, built AA/NA meetings into his tour schedule and has also sponsored other celebrities such as Eminem.
Elton John