Famous Faces and Quotes
Treatment and Therapy
Relapse Prevention
Statistics and Impact
Brain and Biology
Co-Occurring and Mental Health
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This actor, known for his role in Iron Man, has been open about his struggles with addiction and his long road to recovery.

Robert Downey Jr.

100

This type of therapy involves focusing on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

100

This mutual-help group founded in 1935 uses a 12-step program for sobriety.
 

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

100

This is the most commonly abused drug in the US as reported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Alcohol

100

This phenomenon occurs when the brain becomes less responsive to a substance, requiring more of it to achieve the same effect.

Tolerance
100

These two mental health disorders are commonly linked with substance abuse, especially among people who use alcohol or drugs to self-medicate.

Anxiety and Depression

200

This singer-songwriter, known for hits like "Rehab," has been very vocal about her struggles with addiction, leading to her untimely passing.

Any Winehouse

200

This technique involves consciously relaxing the mind and body, helping to manage stress and prevent relapse in recovery.

Mindfulness Meditation 

200

This acronym stands for common states that make individuals more vulnerable to relapse.

HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired)

200

This 2019 statistic showed that approximately this many people died from an overdose in the US in a single year.

70,000

200

This chemical, often released during substance abuse, plays a significant role in reinforcing addictive behaviors by creating feelings of pleasure.

Dopamine

200

This symptom, common in depression and substance withdrawal, involves low energy and lack of interest in daily activities.

Anhedonia

300

This actress said, “Recovery is an acceptance that your life is in shambles and you have to change.”

Jamie Lee Curtis

300

This therapy involves structured sessions with both the individual and their loved ones.

Family Therapy

300

This concept involves identifying people, places, or things that may lead to substance use.
 

Triggers

300

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, this percentage of people who have struggled with adddiction eventually recover.

40-60%

300

This term refers to the brain's adaptation to chronic substance use, leading to withdrawal symptoms when the substance is removed.

Physical Dependence

300

The acronym "MAT" stands for this type of treatment that combines medication and therapy.  

Medication-Assisted Treatment

400

This famous rock star, who sang for The Rolling Stones, is known for his battle with heroin and cocaine addiction, but has stayed sober for many years.

Keith Richards

400

This form of therapy often used in addiction treatment involves helping individuals build skills to manage emotions and relationships.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

400

This technique encourages individuals to think through the consequences of drinking or using again.

Playing the Tape

400

This is the leading cause of preventable death in the US, linked to both smoking and drinking.

Cardiovascular Disease

400

This theory suggests that addiction is both a physiological and psychological condition, and that people become dependent on substances due to biological and environmental factors.

Biopsychosocial Model

400

This percentage of people who suffer from substance use disorder also have a co-occurring mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety.

40%

500

This singer-songwriter said, “One of the hardest things was learning that I was worth recovery.”

Demi Lovato

500

This type of therapy emphasizes motivating individuals to change by exploring and resolving their ambivalence toward recovery.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

500

This technique helps individuals distance themselves from cravings by recognizing and accepting them without acting on them.

Urge Surfing

500

This condition, often caused by alcohol withdrawal, involves confusion, agitation, hallucinations, and seizures.

Delirium Tremens (DTs)

500

This part of the brain is responsible for decision-making and impulse control, often impaired in people struggling with addiction.

Pre-Frontal Cortex

500

This approach to care prioritizes safety, understanding, and empowerment—essential for many clients with trauma histories and co-occurring disorders.

Trauma-Informed Care

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