A successful screenwriter who feels he has nothing left to live for decides to head for Las Vegas to drink his life away.
As the protagonist refuses to stop drinking, the lives of those around him begin to unravel too. Ending in tragedy, this movie shows the dangers of refusing help or treatment.
Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
What is "shotting"
using drug through IV
What is Megan favorite color, blue or black?
"black, like my soul"
What year did we have a team celebration in Elissa's Back yard, 2019 or 2021?
2021
what does ASAM stand for?
American Society of Addiction Medicine
This mid-90’s crime-drama movie is based on an autobiography by Jim Carroll. It charts Carroll’s journey, a high school basketball player, as he turns to substance abuse to overcome the grief of a close friend dying.
The film takes a close look at teenage addiction, how drug abuse can result in situations that lead to a prison sentence, and finally, how recovery can begin in prison.
Basketball Diaries
Slang for the benzo: Xanax (Alprazolam)
Who in this LAC consult has been to an alternative high school?
Christine
is a medicine that can treat an opioid overdose when given right away.
Naloxone
What does CCAR or DACOD stand for?
CCAR Colorado Client Assessment Record
DACODS Drug Alcohol Coordinated Data System
The Academy Award-nominated screenplay by John Hodge follows a group of heroin users in an economically depressed area of Edinburgh and their passage through life. Beyond drug addiction, other themes in the film include an exploration of the urban poverty and squalor in Edinburgh.
Trainspotting
What is "off the wagon" mean
drinking alcohol again after a period of abstinence
What branch of military was Pete in? Army or Force
bonus for no points: Pete likes aliens and will confirm if you get this correct. what state is area 51 in, California or Nevada?
If I am enrolling in DUI treatment, it is because of what substances?
any or none
Rapid Access at crisis center is open daily from what times?
8:00am-4:00pm
This 2000 American psychological drama film is based on the 1978 novel of the same name. The film depicts four characters affected by drug addiction and how it alters their physical and emotional states. Their addictions cause them to become imprisoned in a world of delusion and desperation.
Requiem for a Dream
What is a "Blue"?
fentanyl pill
Katie has ran how far in the Georgetown to Idaho Springs run?
half marathon
potent central nervous system stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug
Methamphetamine
What is the name of the OP therapist that is part of family treatment court
Clayton Vinson
This 1936 American propaganda film about drugs, revolving around the melodramatic events that ensue when high-school students are lured by pushers to try marijuana – upon trying it, they become addicted, eventually leading them to become involved in various crimes
Reefer Madness
Mixing STIMULANTS AND OPIOIDS is called
"SPEEDBALLING"
What is Amy's favorite TV show? The Bachelorette or Dexter
The Bachelorette
dissociative anesthetic used medically for induction and maintenance of anesthesia. It is also used as a recreational drug.
Ketamine
What does PATH stand for?
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness