What makes an Addiction?
"We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable."
what is Step One
Every thought I have is a fact and real
False
Things you must change to maintain recovery
What is People, Places, Things
What is Cognitive Distortions
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem, particularly an addiction, is often referred to as this
What is Denial
Using false praise and flattery to manipulate an individual or situation
What is Lip Service
Young famous Pittsburg rapper that died from a combination of prescription drugs and alcohol
Who is Mac Miller
What two individuals founded Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935
What is Dr. Bob (Bob Smith) and Bill Wilson
It is NOT okay to take an agreed upon "time out" and come back to a discussion on an agreed upon time with your partner
False
Something you surrendered to your addiction but don't want to give up in recovery
What is Freedom
Acceptance of someone's thoughts, beliefs, and emotions EVEN if you don't agree
What is validation
This involves all the people, places and things that you surround yourself with and that you choose to be connected to help with your recovery
What is Sober Support Network
The inner "child" with that manipulates, demands, and does anything to get its needs met similar to an infant out of the womb.
What is King baby
One of the most successful solo female rock artists in the 60's died of a heroin overdose
Who is Janis Joplin
Brain chemistry changes as the result of prolonged substance use. This process also occurs in recovery. The changes in the brain are referred to as
What is Neuroplasticity
Developing honesty is like building up muscles; the more people do it the more honest they become.
True
This group provides support for family members of alcoholics
What is Al-Anon
The focus on the present moment for instance paying attention to one's breath.
What is Mindfulness
Common medication to reduce the cravings for alcohol
What is Naltrexone
The defense mechanism of focusing on other problems to avoid looking at oneself for instance "they can't tell me I drink too much when they drink".
What is Deflection
Heavier set comedian known for his roles in "tommy boy" and SNL died from an overdose mixture
What is Chris Farley
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
Will power alone is sufficient to overcome addiction
False
To accept and realize that we alone cant control everything or that we do not have all the answers.
What is Humility
The process of questioning one's own thought to replace it with a healthier thought
What is disputing
What is it called when someone is diagnoses with a substance use disorder and a non-substance use disorder (mental health)
What is Dual-diagnosis (co-occurring)
Our brains learn by ________ and _________.
What is Repetition and Reward
Legendary guitar player died after a short career from overdosing on barbiturate's and chocking
Who is Jimi Hendrix
The last part of the brain to develop and controls decision making, emotional regulation, and insight
What is Pre-Frontal Cortex
Mindfulness can changes parts of your brain
True
For the best chance of staying sober what is the MINUMUM a person should stay in treatment
What is 90 days
The balance between to opposites for instance acceptance versus change
What is Dialectical
A medication that makes you feel sick when you drink alcohol and acts as a physical deterrent
What is Antabuse
This is a group the members is comfortable with and does their official group business
What is Home Group
Famous female blues and jazz singer in the 50's dies from cirrhosis of the liver
Who is Billie Holiday