Drugs and Alcohol
These are three signs of opioid overdose.
This is the ability to be able to be thankful for the gifts one has in their lives.
What is gratitude.
This athlete was stripped of several of his accomplishments and awards, after he admitted that he used EPO, human growth hormone, and diuretics, and that he had blood doped as well as falsifying documents saying he passed drug tests.
Who is Lance Armstrong
This movie is based on real events, of the life of Nic Sheff, who has a severe addiction to crystal meth, and his father, who attempts to help him become sober. It focuses on the negative and heartbreaking impacts that drug abuse has on a person’s life and their loved ones and friends’ lives. It shows the continuous struggle and harsh reality of SUDs.
What is Beautiful Boy
The iconic pop, rock, and R&B artist died of an accidental fentanyl overdose at age 57 in his home in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Prosecutors have alleged that he believed he was taking Vicodin, but that his pills were laced with fentanyl, which is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.
Who is Prince.
This happens to a person's brain, when someone uses drugs repeatedly.
What is, it becomes trained to crave the drug.The brain is wired to remember feelings of pleasure, including those produced by drugs unnaturally. The brain then strives to repeat those feelings, which the drug user experiences as a craving for the drug.
This is the use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.
After learning of her biological mother’s death and facing pressure to perform at the U.S. Olympic trials, the 21 year old star of this sport said, she used marijuana, and was disqualified from the olympics. Although she tested positive in Oregon, where it is fully legalized, the World Anti-Doping Agency lists THC as a substance of abuse alongside cocaine, heroin and MDMA/ecstasy.
What is Track and Feild (Sha'Carri Richardson)
This movie follows events in the main character, Daryl’s life after he awakes next to a woman who has overdosed on drugs and realizes he has embezzled money from his company. He joins a rehab program to escape legal issues, and while there is helped to accept that he has a cocaine problem and must overcome it with addiction treatment.
What is Clean and Sober
This artist was a 17 year old actress on a family friendly TV show when she first used cocaine. As her singing career took off so did her problems with her addiction. She sought treatment in 2010, and mental health issues including bipolar and eating disorders. She has had several relapses in recent years, and also an overdose, in which narcan was used, and was revived.
Who is Demi Lovato.
Over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to this type of drug.
What are synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. Fentanyl is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S.
This is a systematic process that utilizes activity-based interventions, to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.
What is recreation therapy.
This eight-time Olympic gold medalist lost his endorsement contract with Kellogg’s, after a photo emerged of him taking a hit of marijuana.
Who is Michael Phelps.
This movie is about an airline pilot named ‘Whip’ who is initially lauded as a hero for preventing his aircraft from crashing. However, it then becomes apparent he was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine while in control of the plane.
What is Flight
The Australian actor died in 2008, from the effects of a mixture of several prescription drugs, including oxycodone, hydrocodone, and diazepam. The 28-year-old, celebrated for a range of film roles in his short career, reportedly had been using the drugs to help with a busy schedule and lack of sleep.
Who is Heath Ledger.
This is why drugs of abuse create intense feelings.
What is, they cause a rise in dopamine in the limbic system. Which is the neurotransmitter that produces feelings of pleasure.
The methods a person uses to deal with stressful situations. These may help a person face a situation, deal with an emotion, take action, and be flexible and persistent in solving problems.
What are coping skills.
This MLB All-Star was suspended by the league on three occasions for substance abuse and has also been arrested several times. He has now been in recovery for the last 12 years, and is now committed to helping others beat their own addictions, and even started a treatment center and foundation to help facilitate the movement.
Who is Darryl Strawberry.
This film focuses on a high-flying newspaper columnist with an AUD who ends up in rehab after crashing her car. The movie depicts the lives of the main character and other patients in the rehab center, showing how many can make a total recovery while others struggle with the harsh reality of the world around them.
What is 28 Days
This Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee died in 2017, from an accidental overdose of several painkillers, including fentanyl and oxycodone. The 66-year-old had gone through bouts of addiction over the years, but at the time of his death he was reportedly using painkillers to treat a fractured hip, among other issues
Who is Tom Petty.
This is the system that gets activated when you do something you enjoy.
What is the limbic system. This is the "reward" system.
These are issues, emotions, places, things or people assiciated with drug use and drinking.
What are triggers.
While athletes and non-athletes share many of the same risk factors for addiction, athletes face additional stressors unique to competition. This is one of the reasons why athletes are vulnerable to misuse of drugs, and addiction.
*Feeling pressured to return to competition before their injury or pain is resolved may push an athlete to continue using opioids beyond the prescribed period or to increase their prescribed dosage.
*Seeking to boost energy, endurance, focus, and reaction time, athletes may abuse stimulants like amphetamine, ephedrine, cocaine, and others.
*Athletes may use appearance and performance-enhancing drugs (APEDs) seeking to improve perceived physical appearance and muscle mass or to maximize athletic performance.
This movie is about a successful musician, who helps an aspiring young singer be discovered. His battle with alcoholism worsens and begins to create barriers in his career path and personal life, and the movie shows the tragic consequences of struggling to deal with long-term alcohol abuse.
What is A Star is Born.
This celebrity made headlines in 1989 by going to rehab at just 13, and announcing she was an addict. From a famous and famously troubled acting family, her career launched at the age of 6. She says she started drinking at 9 and quickly moved to marijuana and cocaine, and spent her teenage years trying to overcome her notoriety. She has since enjoyed much success as an actress, producer and tv show host.
Who is Drew Barrymore.