Recovery Acronyms
K.I.S.S
Keep It Simple Stupid
ACA/AMA
Against Clinical Advice/Against Medical Advice
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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
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
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
he played a recovering alcoholic, attempting to keep custody of his kids while fighting a battle of wits in Changing Lanes, co-starring Ben Affleck.[17] He returned for Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, seeing his minor supporting role develop into a major character.
Samuel L. Jackson
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
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
" Double Double" she was the youngest news anchor and the first black female news anchor at Nashville's WLAC-TV (now WTVF-TV), where she often covered the same stories as John Tesh, who worked at a competing Nashville station. In 1976, she moved to Baltimore's WJZ-TV to co-anchor the six o'clock news. In 1977, she was removed as co-anchor and worked in lower profile positions at the station. She was then recruited to join Richard Sher as co-host of WJZ's local talk show People Are Talking, which premiered on August 14, 1978. She also hosted the local version of Dialing for Dollars.
Oprah Winefrey
she is known for her chart-topping hits, including "I Kissed a Girl," "Hot n Cold," "Firework," and "Roar"12. She is one of the best-selling music artists globally, with over 143 million records sold3.
Katy Perry
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.
Marshall bruce Matters
Eminem
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 English comedian, actor, podcaster and media personality. He established himself as a stand-up comedian and radio host before becoming a film actor
Russell Brand
this artist is known for his iconic rap song "i think i love her" Some might call him the originator of trap music
Daily Double
This is a common technique used to address negative thought patterns in recovery
CBT Cognnitive behavioral therapy