What makes an Addiction?
Physically addictive substances used daily can bring these uncomfortable physical symptoms
what is Withdrawal
Those who become addicted to alcohol or drugs are often dishonest with family and loved ones.
True
Addiction is a disease that primary happens in this organ of the body.
What is Brain
What are the categories of Triggers?
What is People, Places, Things, and Emotions.
Support, structure, and consistency are the building blocks of what?
What is Healthy Recovery
A strong addictive urge that can pull you in a way you may not want to go if you are not careful
What is Craving
(2000's) This artist was referred to as the King of Pop, died due to complications from prescription drugs in 2009
Who is Michael Jackson
It takes more and more of a substance to get the same effect which often fuels the desire and need for using larger amounts
What is Tolerance
Telling a 1/2 truth is not being honest.
True
People who are typically affected by a persons substance use disorder early on is?
What is Family/Friends
It is important to learn to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things
What is Anxiety
AA, NA, Smart Recovery, Refugee Recovery are forms of what?
What is Community Supports
What does HALT stand for?
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired
(1990's) Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1900's shot himself in the head in 1994 at the age 27, addicted to heroin
Who is Kurt Cobain
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem, particularly an addiction, is often referred to as this
What is Denial
Return to the use of a substance is the beginning of a relapse.
False
Constantly seeking, thinking, desiring is called?
What is Preoccupation
These changing temporary states of mind can make us feel high, low and everything in between so it is important to be able to regulate these
What is Moods/feelings/emotions
80% of people have this happen within the first year and 50% within the first 3 months.
What is Relapse
By:
The healthy style of communication is
What is Assertive
(1980's) John Belushi was a legendary actor and comedian who shocked the world when he overdosed and died from mixing cocaine and heroin in 1982 at the height of his fame. He was on the original lineup of what longstanding TV show (Still airs today)
What is Saturday Night Live
Every bad choice we make can mean we have to face these later. Addiction can cause people to foolishly ignore these repeatedly
What is Consequences
Relapse decreases significantly after 5 years, down to less than 15%.
True
By Psychology Today
40 to 60 percent of this is responsible for developing a substance use disorder?
What is Genetics and/or Environment
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding on to anger and grudges
What is Resentment
This step focuses on powerlessness and vulnerability
What is Step 1
With substance use disorder, if the withdrawal or cravings are overwhelming it may be wise to consider seeing a doctor for this
What is Medication or Medication Assisted Treatment
(1970's) This iconic musician is one of the top earning dead celebrities today, still earning over 50 million/year for his music despite dying from complications of prescription drug addiction back in 1977
Who is Elvis Presley
When you spend too much, use too much or too often and life problems are steadily piling up, it is a good sign you have lost this
What is Control
PAWS (Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms) usually ends by 6 months.
False
Addiction is rooted in what system of the brain?
What is Mid Brain
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred during a course of a persons life all of which is referred to as:
What is Trauma/PTSD
Who is an individual to help you work through the 12 Steps
What is Sponsor
What percentage of language is nonverbal
What is 70% - 90%
By:
(1960's) This world famous movie star shocked the world in 1962 from a barbiturate overdose which some say was accidental, some say was suicide and others say was murder
Who is Marilyn Monroe