Facts
____the most commonly used substance of abuse in America. (Hint: Legal)
Alcohol
___at a time.
One Day
True or False: Marijuana is safe because it’s natural.
What is False? (It’s still a substance that can be addictive and impair judgment!)
What type of exercise is often recommended to improve mood and overall mental health? (Hint:Anger)
What is walking or jogging?
This actor is known for his role in "Iron Man" and has publicly shared his recovery journey from addiction.
Robert Downey Jr
Deaths from overdose have increased or decreased since 1990?
Increased; they have tripled since 1990.
____not Perfection
Progress
True or False: Drinking alcohol in moderation is totally fine for someone in recovery.
What is False? (Even in moderation, it can lead to a relapse for some people!)
What’s the neurotransmitter involved in the feeling of reward when using substances?
What is dopamine
This rapper's album "Recovery" addresses his battles with addiction and has been critically acclaimed for its candidness.
Eminem
The percent of the 21 million Americans who struggle with addiction who actually get treatment.
a.10 b.20 c.30 d.40
A. 10%
You fall_____ times and stand up the eight.
7
True or false: Addiction is a chronic disease. Once I have it, I will always have it.
What is true.
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for addiction?
What is the limbic system?
This rock and roll guitarist admitted that he was a cocaine, heroin and alcohol user for years. He even admitted that he snorted his father ashes along with cocaine.
Who is Rolling Stone's Keith Richards
This is the age range Americans are most likely to use addictive drugs
a.12-17 b. 18-25 c. 26-35
B. 18-25
"The most common way people give their power up is believing that ______________"
Believing that they don't have any
True or false: CONTINUITY is the principle of recovery focuses on the idea that recovery is a lifelong process, not a one-time event.
What is True.
Name a common withdrawal symptom people experience when quitting substances. (Hint: feeling or symptom)
What is anxiety or sweating?
This singer and actress admitted that she came from a family of drug users. She used until she had to have vocal surgery, which drove her to her sobriety.
Miley Cyrus
____ is the drug with the fastest addiction among youths
What is Nicotine
Courage isn’t having the strength to go on – it is going ____________
going on when you have no strength"
True or False: The brain can recover after prolonged substance use if a person stays sober.
What is True
What’s the term for recognizing and challenging your negative thoughts (type of therapy)?
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Famous British singer, songwriter, and pianist had a biopic made of his life. He was knighted by the Queen of England and is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time. He went through recovery, built AA/NA meetings into his tour schedule and has also sponsored other celebrities such as Eminem.
Elton John