DBT/CBT Skills
Movies and Celebrities
Relapse Prevention
Medical Detox Facts
How Substances Harm The Body
Fun Facts
100
This DBT skill uses "What" and "How" skills to help you observe, describe the present moment and boost overall brain functioning
What is Mindfulness?
100
This actor, known for his role as Harry Potter, has been sober since 2010 after struggling with alcohol
Who is Daniel Radcliffe?
100
This term describes the internal emotional or psychological state that often precedes a relapse and includes feelings like anxiety, irritability, or restlessness
What is Emotional Trigger or Emotional Dysregulation?
100
Sudden alcohol withdrawal can lead to this life-threatening condition.
What is Delirium Tremens (DTs)?
100
Chronic alcohol use most commonly damages this organ.
What is the liver?
100
AA was founded in this year in Akron, Ohio.
What is 1935?
200
CBT teaches us that thoughts, feelings, and ______ are interconnected
What are behaviors?
200
This “Friends” star has spoken publicly about his struggle and recovery before his passing in 2023.
Who is Matthew Perry?
200
This acronym, used in relapse prevention, stands for a cluster of states that increase the likelihood of substance use: H.A.L.T.
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
200
This medication is commonly used in opioid detox to ease withdrawal symptoms.
What is buprenorphine (Suboxone)?
This medication helps to reduce cravings to use and manage withdrawal symptoms by activating partial opioid receptors
200
Long-term cocaine use causes vasoconstriction, resulting in tightened blood vessels, and heightened blood pressure and heart rate, which can lead to
What is a heart attack (or myocardial infarction)?
200
This month is often celebrated as a dry or alcohol-free challenge.
What is Dry January?
300
In DBT, this interpersonal effectiveness skill helps you balance your own needs and those of others by being effective and assertive.
What is DEAR MAN?
300
This British supermodel was the first Black woman to appear on the covers of Time and Vogue France, and she hosted the reality show "The Face." She has been sober for over 20 years after struggling with Cocaine and Alcohol use.
Who is Naomi Campbell?
300
True or False: You can prevent all cravings from happening in early recovery.
What is False?
Normalize experiencing cravings to reduce shame, engage in discussions on coping tools and strategies before discharge to prevent relapse!
300
Benzodiazepine detox must be done slowly to avoid this dangerous withdrawal symptom.
What are seizures?
300
Smoking methamphetamine can cause this serious dental issue.
What is "meth mouth" (tooth decay and gum disease)?
300
Dopamine levels in the brain begin to rebalance around this many months sober.
What is 3 to 6 months?
Remember - Feeling better takes time, and your brain is healing.
Dopamine disruption can lead to low motivation, inability to feel pleasure (AKA Anhedonia), mood swings, and addiction to instant gratification, making it harder for individuals to stay patient when waiting for long-term rewards.
400
In CBT, what technique involves challenging irrational or distorted thoughts by evaluating evidence?
What is Cognitive Restructuring or "Examine the Evidence"
Steps:
1. Identify Negative Thought Causing Distress
2. Record the Thought Objectively
3. Gather Evidence to Support This
4. Gather Contradictory Evidence
5. Evaluate the Evidence
6. Formulate a Balanced Thought
These steps can help to reduce cognitive distortions and improve overall emotional regulation
400
This rapper from 8-Mile Detroit has been sober since 2008 and has been very open about his struggles with addiction to various prescription pills and alcohol.
Who is Marshall Mathers, AKA Eminem?
400
Experts recommend creating a _______ ________ Network built on resources, including positive therapeutic relationships, peer support groups, or a sponsor, to reduce isolation and help you stay accountable in sobriety.
What is a Sober Support Network?
Increasing your protective factors in early sobriety can increase accountability and promote meaningful connections that can prevent potential relapse.
400
Opioid withdrawal is rarely fatal, but symptoms can include this dangerous vital sign change.
What is an elevated heart rate or blood pressure?
400
Heroin use reduces the respiratory rate, which can lead to this.
What is respiratory arrest or depression, which can lead to overdose?
400
This global movement celebrates sober living and now includes "Sober October" and "No Booze November."
What is the sober curious movement?
The Sober Curious Movement encourages people to explore the benefits of sobriety—not just for those with addiction, but for anyone curious about how alcohol or drug-free living could improve their:
Mental clarity
Sleep
Emotional regulation
Productivity and relationships
500
In DBT, this distress tolerance skill utilizes imagery and meaning to help individuals survive a crisis without exacerbating it.
What is IMPROVE?
- Imagery: Visualize a peaceful scene or a safe place.
- Meaning: Find purpose or meaning in the situation.
- Prayer: Seek strength from a higher power or inner wisdom.
- Relaxation: Engage in activities that promote relaxation.
- One thing in the moment: Focus entirely on the present moment.
- Vacation: Take a brief mental or physical break.
- Encouragement: Use positive self-talk and affirmations
500
In the 2012 film Flight, starring Denzel Washington, the main character struggles with addiction to what substance?
What is alcohol?
500
This relapse stage, often missed, can occur weeks or even months before actual substance use and involves denial, isolation, or return to risky behaviors.
What is Emotional Relapse?
DAILY DOUBLE: How many stages of Relapse are there?
500
Withdrawal from this stimulant can cause severe depression and suicidal thoughts.
What is methamphetamine or cocaine?
500
Chronic alcohol use can lead to this irreversible brain condition.
What is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, AKA Wet Brain
This condition is caused by severe Alcohol misuse due to Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency.
500
According to Harvard Health, sobriety improves this cardiovascular measure within weeks.
What is blood pressure?
600
In CBT, what technique involves gradually facing situations that have been avoided?
What is Exposure Therapy?
600
This musician co-founded the charity "Face the Music Foundation" to support recovery.
Who is Steven Tyler?
600
What kind of planning occurs before discharge that includes identifying personal triggers, listing coping strategies, planning next steps and setting up social support systems before discharge.
What is an Aftercare Plan?
600
Long-term use of this club drug can cause serotonin depletion and cognitive decline.
What is MDMA (Ecstasy)?
600
Chronic heavy alcohol use can lead to cardiomyopathy and increase the risk of this life-threatening cardiac rhythm disturbance.
What is atrial fibrillation AKA A-Fib?
600
After a year of sobriety, the risk of relapse drops to this percentage.
What is 50%?
Contributing factors include psychological and emotional growth, stronger social networks, and new healthy habits.
