The Brain
This "feel-good" neurotransmitter is often released during drug use and is linked to the brain's reward system.
Dopamine
This former Jackass star has been sober for years and shares about recovery on social media.
Steve-O
What type of peer support group helps people who have a problem with alcohol?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
This term refers to using a small amount of a drug again after abstinence — and can quickly lead back to full-blown use.
Lapse
"One day at a ____."
Time
This term describes a need for more of a substance to get the same effect.
Tolerance
This actor known for his role as a popular superhero has been public about his addiction and long-term sobriety.
Robert Downey Jr.
Long-term use of this drug can cause memory loss, mood swings, and significant damage to the brain’s ability to learn — even though it's often thought of as harmless.
Marijuana
What does the acronym HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
"Progress, not ____."
Perfection
This part of the brain is responsible for decision-making and impulse control, and is often affected by substance use.
Prefrontal Cortex / Frontal Lobe
This pop star released the documentary Dancing with the Devil about her overdose and recovery.
Demi Lovato
What medication, used to treat opioid addiction, binds to receptors in the brain to reduce cravings without producing a strong high?
Suboxone / Buprenorphine
This Mean Girls actress has been to rehab multiple times but says living in Dubai helped her maintain her sobriety
Lindsay Lohan
"It works if you ____ it."
Work
This part of the brain is responsible for fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses.
Amygdala
This actor known for Baywatch and Knight Rider has shared about his struggles with alcohol.
David Hasselhoff
This therapy technique focuses on identifying and CHANGING unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
This type of thinking can trick people into believing they don’t need help, even when their life is falling apart.
Denial
"The opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it's ____."
Connection
What type of imaging technique has been widely used to study brain changes in addiction?
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
This famous boxer overcame addiction and now advocates for mental health and recovery.
Mike Tyson
What medicine for alcohol addiction makes the brain feel sick if you drink?
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
This slogan reminds people to avoid unnecessary drama and keep their focus on personal recovery.
Keep your side of the street clean
"You're only as sick as your ____."
Secrets