What happens?
True or False? The rates of heart disease, stroke, HIV, Hepatitis, and mental disorders increase when addiction is also present.
What is TRUE?
This singer was open about her battle with bipolar disorder and alcohol use. (Hint: Has been nicknamed the queen of Christmas)
What/Who is MARIAH CAREY?
This term refers to the healthy ability to understand thoughts, feelings, and experiences of another.
What is EMPATHY/EMPATHIZING?
This is the term for a persistent, strong, and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.
What is a PHOBIA?
This is the practice of regularly taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
What is SELF CARE?
Whatever the substance is, once addiction to that substance occurs for long enough this important organ drastically changes the way it functions
What is THE BRAIN?
This Disney star has struggled with substance abuse, including cocaine addiction, and an eating disorder.
What/Who is DEMI LOVATO?
To maintain healthy relationships, we should identify and communicate these physical, psychological, and emotional limits to protect ourselves from being used, manipulated, or violated by others.
This mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including periods of mania and depression
What is BIPOLAR DISORDER
This approach to addiction recovery focuses on minimizing the negative consequences associated with active substance use by providing tools, strategies, resources, and supports to reduce the risks and dangers associated with that use.
What is HARM REDUCTION?
This neurotransmitter is closely linked to the mind's reward system and is commonly associated with pleasure and reinforcement.
What is DOPAMINE?
This internationally-known British comedian, actor and published author, has been candid about his long-time struggles with both depression and drug and alcohol addiction. He has even released a book, Recovery: Freedom from our Addictions, chronicling his own journey and giving advice to others looking to free themselves from addictive lifestyles.
Who/What is RUSSEL BRAND?
This is the two-word term for the cooperative process of effectively resolving disputes and settling interpersonal arguments and fights in a positive manner that both sides can agree upon
What is CONFLICT RESOLUTION?
What does the acronym PTSD stand for?
What is POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER?
This evidence-based approach to maintaining recovery from addiction involves identifying triggers and warning signs and then developing specific coping strategies to avoid a return to negative behaviors.
What is RELAPSE PREVENTION?
These hormones often referred to as the "feel-good" hormones, are released during activities that promote well-being, like exercise, laughter, creative expression, and socialization
What is ENORPHINS?
The actress and children’s book author calls recovery from alcohol and drug addiction the greatest single accomplishment of her life. She says she became addicted to prescription painkillers she was given after a cosmetic procedure. Hint: Michael Myers' fav sister
Who/What is JAMIE LEE CURTIS?
This two-word term describes when you carefully hear and focus on what another person is saying and then repeat back what you heard to confirm that you understood them.
What is ACTIVE LISTENING?
This is the term for a sudden, intense, and overwhelming episode of fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, and sweating
This skills-based form of treatment used in substance use and mental health recovery focuses on identifying and changing thinking patterns to help change feelings and negative behaviors (Hint: also known as CBT?)
What is COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY?
- This highly advanced and complex area of the human brain is associated with decision-making and impulse control, and is strongly impacted by addiction and intoxication
What is the PREFRONTAL CORTEX?
Despite being one of the most well-known and well-respected US historical figures, this president of the US was known to struggle with a mood disorder.
Who/What is ABRAHAM LINCOLN?
This refers to a close and profound emotional, psychological, and physical connection between individuals. that involves a deep level of trust, respect, vulnerability, and mutual understanding
This mental health disorder is characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts followed by repetitive behaviors or rituals aimed at reducing anxiety
What is OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
This is a type of psychotherapy that helps people learn to manage emotions and improve relationships. (Hint, acronym DBT)
What is DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY?