Famous people
This singer/songwriter struggled from a cocaine addiction in the 1970s. Critics even blame the choppy rhythms of his album “Station to Station” on the drug.
Who is David Bowie?
Having a _____ _____ puts individuals at higher risk for developing an addiction.
What is mental illness?
Another name for old patterns of use and cues for using.
What are triggers?
(Bonus point if you identify 3 triggers)
The percent of the brain that is made up of water.
What is 75%?
The first step of treatment.
What is detoxification?
This author, who wrote books such as Carrie and The Green Mile struggled with alcohol and prescription drug addiction for years.
Who is Stephen King?
Coping skills can help with both ____ prevention and mental health symptoms.
What is relapse?
The group of symptoms that occur upon abrupt discontinuation or decrease in dosage of the intake of medications, recreational drugs, and alcohol.
What is withdrawal.
(Bonus point if you identify some symptoms that you have experienced when withdrawing.)
Is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction.
What is Dopamine?
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days?
The singer/songwriter of Piano Man struggled with alcohol abuse for years before entering rehab.
Who is Billy Joel?
People who are experiencing mental health difficulties sometimes ____ with drugs and alcohol. That is, they turn to substances to help them deal with their mental health difficulties.
What is medicate/self medicate?
True or False: Women are less likely than men to peruse substance abuse treatment due to the fear and stigma of receiving treatment.
What is true?
The part of the brain that affects decision-making and regulates impulses. This is why people continue to engage in addictive behavior, despite the consequences.
What is the Prefrontal Cortex?
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
(Bonus point if you can name the first 3 steps of the 12 steps to recovery.)
This actress who is most well known for playing Princess Leia has spoken out about having bipolar disorder and is in recovery from cocaine and prescription drug abuse.
Who is Carrie Fisher?
What is meant by the term “co occurring disorder?”
When mental illness is combined with drugs/alcohol.
(Bonus point if you can name the top 3)
Having an _____ puts an individual at a higher risk for worsening mental illness symptoms.
What is addiction?
(Bonus point if you give an example of how addiction can worsen mental illness symptoms.)
Our brains learn by ____ and ____
What is repetition and reward?
Three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship.
(Hint, what does H.O.W stand for?)
What are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness?
This painter is best known for his colorful depictions of celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and poignant portraits of Campbell soup cans. This artist struggled with anxiety and stress. In 1963 he was prescribed Obetrol, an amphetamine diet pill of the era that served as a predecessor to Adderall. Like many artists who use drugs, his mental health was at the forefront of his drug use.
Who is Andy Warhol?
True or False: People with a lower IQ have a higher chance of developing a mental illness.
What is false.
It is actually the opposite.
A combination of genetic, environmental, and developmental factors influence risk of addiction, name 3.
What are genetics, stress, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, mental health conditions, etc.
How much the brain weighs.
What is three pounds?
5 coping skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers.
What are a sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc.