Group Topics
What are triggers?
What are stimuli that evoke specific reactions or memories, often tied to past experiences.
This neurotransmitter is closely linked to the mind's reward system and is commonly associated with pleasure and reinforcement
What is Dopamine
This talk show host admitted on her own show in 1995 that she had been addiction to crack cocaine.
Who is Oprah
Who wrote the "Big Book"?
Bill W. and Dr. Bob
What is red and smells like blue paint?
Red paint.
What is the definition of Insanity and how does it relate to the addiction?
Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome.
The abuse of substances to recreate a high, feel normal or solve problems even though its unlikely to lead to desired outcome.
This mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including periods of mania and depression.
What is Bipolar Disorder
This actor "avenged" his public image by getting sober and now has an "iron" clad position in one of the most successful movies.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.
What is the difference between Criticism and Feedback?
Criticism: Often focuses on pointing out flaws or shortcomings.
Feedback: Aims to help someone improve by offering constructive advice.
What did the farmer say after he lost his tractor?
What is “Where’s my tractor?”
Name two different forms of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol, Naltrexone, Antabuse....
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.
What is Panic Attack
This author wrote sci-fi and suspense novels and battle alcohol abuse but has been sober for decades.
Who is Stephen King.
When a person has both a mental health diagnosis and substance use disorder
What is a Co-occurring disorders or Dual diagnosis
How far can you walk into the woods?
What is Halfway. After that, you’re walking out.
What are Labels, Judgements, and Discriminations.
Whatever the substance is, once addiction to that substance occurs for long enough this important organ drastically changes the way it functions
Which artist has albums named "relapse" and "recovery"?
Who is Eminem?
What is the difference between sobriety and recovery?
Sobriety; Abstinence from substances
Recovery; Actively working to develop new relationships, coping skills, habits, and ways of thinking that support a healthier and purposeful life
What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?
What is Silence.
This is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotion
What is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
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 are Endorphins
This Famous diva uttered the now famous phrase "Crack is Wack".
Who is Whitney Houston?
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. The ability to bounce back even stronger. To overcome adversity.
What is resilience
How many letters are in the alphabet?
What is Eleven, “t-h-e-a-l-p-h-a-b-e-t.”