The Basics
Someone with at least 2 years of sobriety, who helps a newcomer through the process of a 12-step program.
What is a Sponsor?
Switching from one addiction to another. ie, someone stops using alcohol but starts using cannabis or someone stops using cannabis but starts gambling in excess
What is Cross Addiction
It takes 21 days to recover from an addiction.
False
The English singer & songwriter who received 23 awards from 60 nominations during her career; including 6 Grammys including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal for her single "Rehab. She dies of alcohol poisoning in 2011 at the age of 27.
Although not everyone will experience this stage, it is when a person goes back to substance use behavior and old habits.
What is Relapse?
What is a relapse?
The Neurotransmitter affected by addiction:
Adrenaline
Dopamine
Serotonin
Addiction causes permanent damage to the brain.
True
Who is Heath Ledger?
In this stage, a person is ready for change and gathering information and resources.
What is Preparation?
Symptoms you experience up to 6-24 months after you have finished detoxing that are related to the brain finding its new baseline of function after stopping a substance.
What is P.A.W.S. (post acute withdrawal syndrome)?
The 3 states of mind are:
Reasonable Mind, Emotional Mind, Wise Mind
Emotional Mind, Stabilized Mind, Conscious Mind
Preconscious Mind, Conscious Mind, Mind over Matter
What is Reasonable, Emotional, Wise ?
For AMRS day tx: you do not have to attend meetings or make calls on Sunday.
False
After this actor quit drinking with the help of AA, he went on to play a terrifying villain famously known as a cannibal. He most recently played the role of Odin in the Marvel movie, Thor.
Who is Anthony Hopkins ?
In this Stage of Change, the addicted person does not believe they have a problem and is resistant to conversations about addiction/change.
What is Pre-contemplative ?
A support group for family members who have a loved one struggling with addiction.
What is Al-Anon?
A form of therapy that helps an individual understand how our thoughts affect our actions. It helps an individual learn to change their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to feel better.
What is CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) ?
Addiction is primary disease that can be seen on a brain scan
True
Who is Stephen King?
Someone in this stage of change has been sober for at least 6 months and is actively committed to practicing skills, has a routine and is "working a program."
What is maintenance?
A common defensive technique often used in addictive family systems in which people refuse to recognize an apparent problem.
A form of therapy that helps an individual understand how our emotions affect our actions. It helps an individual learn to practice mindfulness in order to practice emotional regulation and feel better.
What is DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) ?
Abstinence from drugs is considered Recovery
False
This actor's early life was marked by drug addiction & 11 yrs in & out of prison. He credits his turnaround to boxing & attending 12-step mtgs while incarcerated. He is currently 55 years sober and has starred in such movies as Desperado, From Dusk til Dawn, and Machete.
Who is Danny Trejo?
In addiction, these are the 6 Stages of Change
What are: Pre-contemplative, Contemplative, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Recovery ?