Recovery Acronyms
K.I.S.S
Keep It Simple Stupid
ACA/AMA
Against Clinical Advice/Against Medical Advice
*Daily Double*
He played Louis Stevens in the Disney Channel series Even Stevens, a role for which he received Young Artist Award nominations in 2001 and 2002 and won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2003.
Shia LaBeouf
The most commonly used substance
Alcohol
This strategy involves pinpointing the cues or situations that might lead to substance use.
Triggers
P.A.W.S
Post Acute Withdrawal symptoms
Family Support Group for Alcoholics Anonymous
Al Anon
was an English singer-songwriter who skyrocketed to fame after the release of her critically acclaimed multiple Grammy Award-winning album Back to Black (2006).
Amy Winehouse
The way addiction is categorized by the medical community
A Disease
Developing a plan for what to do when cravings arise is know as creating a ______.
Relapse prevention plan or coping strategy
H.A.L.T
Hunger, Anger, Loneliness, Tiredness
ASAM
American Society of Addiction Medicine
is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion.
Jon Jones
the most common mental health issues that co-occur with addiction
Depression & Anxiety
Engaging in this healthy coping skill can distract from cravings and improve overall health
attending 12 step programs
A.C.T
Acceptance, Courage, Truth
ASI
Addiction Severity Index
an American actor. His films as a leading actor have grossed over $14 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. In 2008, he was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world
Robert Downey JR.
How many lives are lost to overdose in a Year?
Over 96,700 people die from drug overdoses in a year.
Keeping a ____ can help individuals pinpoint emotions or feelings, it can also be used as a reflection tool.
Journal
F.E.A.R
False evidence appearing real.
ACOA
ACA/ACOA – Adult Children of Alcoholics
He is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to receive the award.
Kendrick Lamar
What is the percentage of relapse after receiving treatment?
This is a common technique used to address negative thought patterns in recovery
CBT Cognnitive behavioral therapy