Physical Health in Recovery
According to scientists, it takes how many months does it take for the brain to return to normal after SUD?
18 months
What are the essentials of recovery?
willingness, honesty and an open mind
It ______ if you _________
What is it works if you work it
This actress previously struggled with cocaine abuse before getting sober. She was the first black news anchor in Nashville, and known for her popular TV talk show.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
A form of alternative medicine involving the use of essential oils and the power of scent to help with both physical and emotional issues.
What is aromatherapy?
Name at least three different MAT medications.
Suboxone, Methadone, Vivatrol, Sublicade, Lucemyra
What is the baffling feature of alcoholism?
We alcoholics are unable to just put it down or leave it alone.
_________ before personalities
What is "Principles before personalities"?
She was a child actress who abused drug and alcohol. She wrote the autobiography called "Little Girl Lost"
Who is Drew Barrymore
This can happen when someone does not take time to practice self-care. It can also be a reference to a light source or friction caused by spinning wheels.
What is burnout?
What are some signs someone may experience that can make them realize they are becoming physically dependent on a substance? Name three.
Using more than you intend to, withdrawal, higher tolerance, decrease activity or less interest in day to day activities, depression, anxiety, craving and triggers, engaging in high risk behaviors.
Name the four horsemen.
Terror, bewilderment, despair, frustration
What does HALT mean?
HALT = don't get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
This pop singer has been sober for over 10 years, and has been open about her struggles with addiction, and how she was able to overcome it. She said in a statement "I thought I was an alcoholic"
Who is Pink
A practice that involves being present in the moment and observing one’s thoughts without judgment.
What is Mindfulness?
What are some risk factors that contribute to someone using or being dependent on substances?
Family history of SUD, abuse, environmental or community issues, stress, mental health and lack of resources for mental health, poverty, rejection from family or other loved ones, academic difficulties, finding it hard to relate to peers, lack of family involvement, peer pressure, accidents or injuries that require being prescribed addictive medications, etc.
What is the title of chapter 4 in the Big Book of AA?
What is Agnostics
Is your program powered by ______ or Higher Power?
Is your program powered by Will Power or Higher Power?Will Power
This country music singer relapsed on alcohol just months after his wedding.
Who is Keith Urban
This form of self-care emphasizes nourishing your body with healthy foods and staying hydrated.
What is nutrition?
These two substances can activate neurons in the brain because their chemical structure mimics that of a natural neurotransmitter in the body.
What is Marijuana and Opiates
What is the "birthday" of AA?
June 10th 1935
Take what ________ and ________ the rest
What is Take what works and leave the rest
This iconic action played an addict in the movie, Jungle Fever, which was his first acting gig after rehab. This actor icon credits his wife for helping him recover from drug addiction.
Who is Samuel L. Jackson?
This type of exercise, often focusing on breath and movement, can significantly reduce stress and improve mental clarity in recovery.
What is Yoga?