Celebrities
A cultural icon since her role in “Halloween” in 1978. The star says “My sobriety has been the key to my freedom,” and has been in recovery from alcohol and drug use for over 20 years. She’s an outspoken advocate for treatment, and wants anyone who needs to know that help is available, but understands the courage it takes to stand up, admit you have a problem, and ask for help.
Jamie Lee Curtis
A return to drug use does not mean failure; rather, it is a signal to resume, modify, or try a new treatment.
Relapse
The mouthing of insincere statements.
Lip Service
To thine own self be _______.
True
NA Page 79
"Our literature and experience affirm that 'we have _______ seen a person who lives the Narcotics Anonymous program relapse'"
"Our literature and experience affirm that 'we have never seen a person who lives the Narcotics Anonymous program relapse'"
This famous child star developed problems alcohol and drugs, attempted entered rehab, and started her recovery journey – all by age 14. Since then, she’s been open about her addictions and her recovery. In 2021, she told reporters she’d completely given up alcohol, finally, in addition to drugs. Played in Riding In Cars With Boys
Drew Barrymore
What is addiction along with a mental health disorder called.
Co-Occurring Disorders
_______ percent who slide into chronic relapse are stinking thinkers.
40%
I was _____ and tired of being _____ and tired
I was sick and tired of being sick and tired
AA
____________ was the answer
Acceptance was the answer
The famous actor and sobriety podcaster describes his ups and downs with recovery in an interview in 2020. Although he’d been in recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD) and cocaine use disorder (CUD) for years, he relapsed on pain pills, and was embarrassed to admit he was using when he told his addiction story at an AA meeting celebrating his 16 years sober. He soon stopped taking pills and has redoubled his commitment to recovery. Song Alcohol
Dax Shepard
Who Founded NA and in what year
Jimmy K.
1953
____________ is the flip side of low self-esteem.
Grandiosity
________ an attitude of _________
Cultivate an attitude of gratitude
What is the current NA Book Edition?
6th
The famous Harry Potter star openly discusses his co-occurring disorders, which are obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). He began drinking to handle the stress of stardom and the intrusive thoughts associated with OCD. However, he’s been in recovery since 2010, and is one of the most well-known celebrities in recovery for co-occurring disorders.
Daniel Radcliffe
Who Founded AA and in What year
Dr. Bob
Bill W.
1935
For us __________ is as normal as breathing.
Defiance
The key to freedom is in the _______
The key to freedom is in the Steps
Current Edition of the AA Book
4th
The father of psychoanalysis is famous for his cocaine use. He praised the drug for the mental clarity he says it induced, and wrote a paper in 1884 called “On Coca.” However, after seeing the problems it caused in himself and others, he reduced his use and ceased altogether by the 1890s.
Sigmund Freud
P.A.W.S
**** Double Jeopardy****
What are 7 PAWS Symptoms?
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
**** Double Jeopardy****
Inability To Think Clearly
Emotional Overreactions
Emotional Numbness
Memory Problems
Sleep Disturbances
Stress Sensitivity
Physical Coordination Problems
The first most important step to clear thinking is ______________.
Awareness
Slogans are ________ written in shorthand
Slogans are wisdom written in shorthand
What is the 12th step of the 12 step programs
Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.