Substance Use Facts
This organ is responsible for filtering alcohol from the bloodstream.
What is the liver?
A person who supports someone in recovery through a 12-step program.
What is a sponsor?
This actor known for Iron Man has become a major recovery success story.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
"One Day At A ____."
What is Time?
Recovery meetings often celebrate sobriety anniversaries with these small tokens.
What are chips?
This neurotransmitter is commonly associated with pleasure and reward.
What is dopamine?
The process of removing substances from the body under supervision.
What is detoxification (detox)?
This stunt performer and comedian, known for performing dangerous pranks and stunts on the TV show Jackass, has been sober since 2008 and frequently speaks about recovery.
Who is Steve-O?
"Easy Does ____."
What is It?
What is the term for returning to substance use after a period of sobriety?
What is a relapse?
This syndrome can occur when a person who has been drinking heavily for a long time suddenly stops and experiences confusion, hallucinations, and severe withdrawal symptoms.
What is Delirium Tremens (DTs)?
A situation, feeling, or person that increases the urge to use.
What is a trigger?
This rapper and producer has been open about his recovery and sobriety journey.
Who is Eminem?
"Keep Coming ____."
What is Back?
Which stage of relapse comes first: Emotional, Mental, or Physical?
What is Emotional Relapse?
Withdrawal from these substances can be life-threatening and may require medical supervision. (Name one.)
What are alcohol or benzodiazepines?
This term describes the ability to bounce back from challenges, setbacks, or difficult emotions without returning to substance use.
What is resilience?
This legendary rapper and producer helped launch the careers of Eminem and Snoop Dogg and has spoken about overcoming alcohol-related issues earlier in his life.
Who is Dr. Dre?
"Progress Not ____."
What is Perfection?
Name the 3 stages of relapse in order.
What are Emotional Relapse, Mental Relapse, and Physical Relapse?
The brain can continue healing from substance use for this long after sobriety begins.
What is months to years?
A return to old thinking or behaviors before actual substance use occurs.
What is an emotional or mental relapse?
This actor from Friends has openly discussed addiction and recovery in his memoir.
Who is Matthew Perry?
"Let Go and Let ____."
What is God?
Name 4 warning signs that someone may be headed toward relapse.
Any four valid warning signs such as: