Recovery
What has been the most difficult part of staying clean for you?
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Describe the worst withdrawal symptom that you have experienced before
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Liver tissue is destroyed and replaced with useless scar tissue
What is Cirrhosis
This is defined as doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different outcome.
What is insanity
This 70's guitar player of Purple Haze fame died from an overdose of barbiturates.
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
Meditation, mindfulness, exercise, therapy, calling a sober friend, and thinking of consequences are all examples of this useful tool in recovery.
What is a coping skill?
Name 5 different withdrawal symptoms...
Needing more of a drug to feel its effects.
What is a tolerance?
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
What is the Serenity Prayer
This superstar singer and actress who stared in the Bodyguard died from a mixture of Cocaine, Marijuana, Benadryl, Xanax, and a muscle relaxant.
Who is Whitney Houston
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Gambler's Anonymous are all examples of programs with this type of format that can support you in recovery.
What are 12-Step Fellowships?
List 2 examples of medicated assisted treatment for Alcohol use
naltrexone (vivitrol), Disulfiram(antibuse), Acomprosate (campral)
Called Ecstasy, Molly, E, XTX, X, Adam, clarity, beans, hug and lover’s speed
what is MDMA?
__ years old is the average age children start experimenting with drugs.
a.)11 years old
b.)13 years old
c.)15 years old
d.)17 years old
b.)13 years old!
This superstar English rock songwriter of Rocket man got sober in 1990
Who is Elton John
People, places, and things are types of this.
What are triggers?
Withdrawal from these substances may be life-threatening
What is Alcohol and Benzos
This drug has been abused for its hallucinogenic properties since the 1960s.
What is LSD.
Sensory triggers can be described as
What are sights, smells, sounds, and sensations that lead to a craving (ex. music, baking, party lights)
British singer and songwriter whos erratic behavior, tempestuous love life, drug abuse, and alcoholism cut short her ever-blooming music career and life as she died in 2011
Who is Amy Winehouse
One of these prescribed and federally regulated medications can help an opiate addicted individual start recovering from their addiction and structuring his or her life again.
What is Methadone, Suboxone, and Naltrexone?
This is the process in which the body rids itself of drugs or alcohol
What is detox?
A drug that is made from common household cleaners and is very addictive. It is very dangerous to make and causes hazardous waste.
What is crystal methamphetamine?
_______ is 50-100x stronger than heroin and up to 100 x stronger than morphine
Fentanyl
Who are the 2 founders of AA?
Who are Bill W and Bob Smith?