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%
Research has shown that people who stay connected to recovery supports and continue practicing healthy coping skills after treatment are generally more likely to maintain long-term recovery. Name five recovery habits that can help someone stay sober.
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.
Before addiction was widely understood as a disease, many people believed it was simply a lack of what?
willpower, self-control, or a moral failing
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 is the difference between abstinence and recovery?
Abstinence is not using drugs or alcohol, while recovery includes making positive changes in physical health, mental health, relationships, coping skills, and overall quality of life.
Name all 4 houses.
Upper house, Lower house, Emily's house and Issac's house
What part of the body is most affected by addiction
the brain
Why do people often feel depressed or unmotivated early in recovery?
Because the brain needs time to restore normal dopamine function.
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
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
What does the "T" in CBT stand for?
Therapy
Daily Double!!!!!
During which stage of relapse has a person NOT yet returned to using substances?
Emotional and Mental relapse.