Recovery Facts
Addiction is a disease of this body part.
The brain
A group like AA or NA but for family members.
Al-Anon
Narcan
co-occurring
A person who helps individuals during early sobriety, usually has gone through addiction themself
Sponsor
Which fast food chain is closed on Sunday?
Chic fil a
The three types of relapse.
This group has meetings in 139 countries and focuses on recovery from the use of all drugs and alcohol.
NA
The diminishing effect of a drug after repeated use.
Tolerance
This disorder often occurs with substance used and is marked by fatigue, sadness, and sleep problems.
Depression
Doing whatever it takes to make other people happy. While it is a good thing to be kind and helpful, going too far to satisfy others can leave you feeling emotionally depleted, stressed, and anxious.
People pleasing/Codependency
What pizza chain has the slogan saying "Pizza, Pizza"
Little Caesars
What is Ashley's favorite animal?
Llama
Something a person neglects during active addiction, but crucial for recovery.
self-care
What is the recommend amount of meetings to go to in the first 3 months of sobriety?
90
The chemical messenger released into the brain when doing drugs.
Dopamine
A nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension
What type of relationship do experts typically recommend people in early sobriety avoid for one year?
Romantic
How much did the first big mac cost?
$0.45
When is Shelby's birthday?
June 26th
The people, places, and thinks that reminds someone of their use.
Triggers
What year was the AA book written?
1939
The withdrawals from these two substances can be fatal.
Alcohol and Benzo
What is Ashley's definition of a coping skills?
(Looking for it to at least include one specific word)
Something you do INTENTIONALLY to manage an emotion.
Name at least 3 love languages.
(physical touch, words of affirmation, gifts giving, acts of service, quality time)
What state was the first McDonalds located in?
California
Which staff member use to dance?
Nicosia
When someone in recovery talks positively about their past use.
Glamorizing/Glorifying
What year did Alcoholics Anonymous begin?
1935
When you take more than the normal or recommended amount of something, often a drug
overdose
What are the 4 types of communication.
Passive, Aggressive, Passive-aggressive, and assertive
Sticking up for yourself, Communicating your needs, Resisting peer pressure, and protecting your own well being in called what?
Healthy Boundaries
What year did sonic open?
1953