The Basics
In recovery, I need to consider avoiding old ______, _________, and _______.
What are People, Places, Things
Addiction is a brain disease which can be observed on a brain scan
True
Alcoholics A___________
Anonymous
This "Ironman" has been sober from cocaine and heroin since the 1990s
Who is Robert Downey Jr
These words are where we get the acronym PAWS
Prayer/Meditation, Journaling, listening to music, creating art, exercising, reading, calling a support person... fit under this recovery acronym
What is SPARROW
Addiction is a chronic disease. Once I have it, I will always have it
True
Grant me the __________ to accept the things I cannot change. The _________ to change the things I can; and the __________ to know the difference
What are Serenity, Courage, Wisdom
The "Slim Shady" rapper has been sober nd active in AA for over 10 years
Who is Eminem
Acute withdrawal usually lasts a period of about 7-14 days after stopping use of a substance. In PAWS, symptoms can grow to a peak intensity 3-6 months but can last up to ____ months
What is 24 months
An obsessive desire to use drugs/alcohol, which could manifest in physical symptoms or thoughts and can be present after withdrawal is complete
What are CRAVINGS
Withdrawal is the hardest part of recovery. Once it is over, recovery always gets easier
False
__________ is the pleasure chemical in the brain that plays a major role in addiction.
What is Dopamine
Who is Jaime Lee Curtis
These can be 2 symptoms of PAWS
What are cognitive issues with memory, thinking... sleep disturbances, coordination, emotional dysregulation, mood swings, stress sensitivity
People, Places, or Things that may cause us to want to use are called these
What are TRIGGERS
People with the disease of addiction just lack willpower
False
The letters in H.A.L.T. stand for
H______
A______
L______
T______
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
This actress got her start in Hollywood playing the lead as the child in Fire Starter. She has also appeared in the original Scream movie, ET: the extraterrestrial, and in many movies along side her friend, Adam Sandler. She has spoken openly about her struggles with alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine addiction.
Who is Drew Barrymore
This recovery acronym refers to healthy coping skills that can help someone with managing symptoms of PAWS
What is SPARROW
This skill refers to responding to a thought of using by imagining what the future consequences will be by remembering past consequences.
What is Playing the Tape
Addiction is a primary disease. It is not necessarily caused by something else like trauma or mental health
True
The letters in SPARROW stand for these...
What are Share, Pray/meditate, Action, Read, Rethink, One day at a time, Write
This actor started recovery from alcohol addiction in 2004 and has been sober since. He continues to select roles that portray characters struggling with substance use disorder, including a starring role in the movie, A Star is Born, along side Lady Gaga.
Who is Bradley Cooper
PAWS is evidenced in this percentage of recovering alcoholics tested (pick one..)
50-60% 20-35% 75-95%
75-95%