What makes an addiction?
Physically addictive substances used daily can bring these uncomfortable physical symptoms.
Withdrawal
The oldest known intoxicating substance used specifically for recreational purposes (even dating back to biblical times).
Alcohol
"One day at a __"
Time
You’re feeling stressed and notice you’re starting to crave using. Name one healthy coping skill you could use.
taking a walk, breathing, calling someone, ect
(2000’s) This artist was referred to as the King of Pop, died due to complications from prescription drugs in 2009
Michael Jackson
It takes more and more of a substance to get the same effect which often fuels the desire and need for using larger amounts.
Tolerance
Class of drugs used medicinally for thousands of years to relieve physical pain, but nowadays often abused to relieve emotional pain.
Opiates/Opioids
"Progress, not __"
Going for a walk, listening to music, exercising, or doing a hobby are examples of what?
Healthy Coping Skills
(1990’s) Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1990’s shot himself in the head in 1994 at the age of 27, addicted to heroin
Kurt Cobain
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem, particularly an addiction, is often referred to as this.
Denial
Even though life may be spiraling out of control, with dependency clearly increasing, some people may believe that they are not addicted just because they may be obtaining drugs this legal medical way.
Prescription
"Easy does __"
It
You notice that certain people consistently make you want to use. What is one healthy action you could take?
Set a Boundary or limit contact
(1980’s) John Belushi was a legendary actor and comedian who shocked the world when he overdosed and died from mixing cocaine and heroin in 1982 at the height of his fame. He was on the original lineup of what longstanding TV show (Still airs today)
Saturday Night Live
Every bad choice we make can mean we have to face these later. Addiction can cause people to foolishly ignore these repeatedly.
Consequences
The vast majority of people who use this legal plant use it as often as 10 to 20 times a day despite knowing it is the number one killer of all addictive substances in the world.
Tobacco
"This too shall __"
Pass
You are invited to a party where you know drugs will be present. What is one way to reduce your risk of relapse?
Declining the invitation, bringing a support person, having an exit plan, or leaving if you become uncomfortable?, ect
(1970’s)This iconic musician is one of the top earning dead celebrities today, still earning over 50 million/year for his music despite dying from complications of prescription drug addiction back in 1977
Elvis Presley
When you spend too much, use too much or too often and life problems are steadily piling up, it is a good sign you have lost this.
Control
Stimulants, such as cocaine, speed, and methamphetamine, when taken for long periods can induce a mental state of hallucinations and extreme paranoid delusions called:
Psychosis
"You can't pour from an empty __"
Cup
This recovery tool helps you prepare for cravings, identify potential triggers, and develop specific steps to maintain your recovery.
Relapse prevention plan
(1960’s) This world famous movie star shocked the world in 1962 from a barbiturate overdose which some say was accidental, some say was suicide and others say was murder
Marilyn Monroe