PH Wellness Facts
What does the P and H stand for?
Matt Paz and Tony Hoffman, the founders of PH wellness.
What year was the first edition of the “Big Book” of Alcoholics Anonymous published?
1939
What chemical in the brain is heavily involved in addiction and reward?
Dopamine
What percentage of people with substance use disorders may relapse without continued treatment or aftercare?
Approximately 40–60%
What percentage of people relapse within the first year after treatment?
About 40–60%
At PH in every room there is a sign on how you should start your day what does it say.
1. Make your bed.
2. Brush your teeth.
3. Organize your stuff.
In what year did addiction begin to be widely recognized as a brain disease?
1987
What part of the brain helps control decision-making and impulse control?
The prefrontal cortex
What does PAWS stand for in recovery?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
What percentage of people with substance use disorder receive any form of treatment?
About 1 in 10 (around 10%)
What is the PH slogan?
Find your balance
Who founded Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
What happens to tolerance over time with repeated substance use?
It increases
How long can Post-Acute Withdrawal symptoms sometimes last?
Weeks to months, sometimes up to a year or longer
What percentage of people in recovery report that peer support (like AA/NA or groups) helps maintain sobriety?
About 80% or more report it as helpful
Name all 4 houses.
Upper house, Lower house, Emily's house and Issac's house
In what year was Alcoholics Anonymous founded?
1935
What is detoxification in substance abuse treatment?
The process of clearing drugs or alcohol from the body safely
What is the difference between physical dependence and addiction?
Dependence is the body needing the substance; addiction includes compulsive behavior despite consequences
What percentage of people relapse within 90 days without aftercare support?
Up to 70%
what is the 1 pillar we can't teach you?
Willingness
What does SUD stand for?
Substance Use Disorder
Why do cravings happen even after long periods of sobriety?
Because the brain remembers the reward pathways associated with substance use
Why do many treatment centers recommend 90 meetings in 90 days?
To build routine, accountability, support, and stronger recovery habits early in sobriety
What percentage of people relapse at least once during recovery?
About 85% experience at least one relapse at some point