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
Sparrow:
Share, Pray/Meditate, _____, Read, _____ , One day at a Time, Write
What is Action and Rethink
This "Ironman" has been sober from cocaine and heroin since the 1990s
Who is Robert Downey Jr
This is what P.A.W.S. stands for
What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
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
Addiction is a chronic disease. Once I have it, I will always have it
True
The letters in H.A.L.T. stand for
H______
A______
L______
T______
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
This "Slim Shady" rapper almost died of an opioid overdose in 2007. This year he celebrated 16 years of sobriety and is active in AA.
Who is Eminem, Marshal Mathers.
This recovery acronym refers to healthy coping skills that can help someone with managing symptoms of PAWS
What is SPARROW
People, Places, or Things that may cause us to want to use are called these
What are TRIGGERS
Withdrawal is the hardest part of recovery. Once it is over, recovery always gets easier
False
When an addictive family system refuses to recognize an apparent problem, they could be in a state of ___________
What is Denial.
The English singer/songwriter, with 23 awards from 60 nominations, including 6 Grammys (Record of the year, song of the year, Best Female Pop Vocal and Best Pop Vocal Album, died of alcohol poisoning in 2011 at the age of 27.
Who is Amy Winehouse
These can be 2 symptoms of PAWS
What are cognitive issues with memory, thinking... sleep disturbances, coordination, emotional dysregulation, mood swings, stress sensitivity
These are the 3 states of mind
Emotional, Reasonable, Wise
People with the disease of addiction just lack willpower
False
The 6 Stage of Change include:
Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation, _________, Action, __________ and sometimes Relapse.
What is Preparation and Maintenance
Who is Jaime Lee Curtis
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?
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
__________ is the pleasure chemical in the brain that plays a major role in addiction.
What is Dopamine
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
PAWS is evidenced in this percentage of recovering alcoholics tested (pick one..)
50-60% 20-35% 75-95%
75-95%