Dead Celebrities
This original member of SNL and degenerate college student in National Lampoon's Animal House, dies from a cocaine and heroin overdose in 1997.
Who was John Belushi
This British prime minister led Europe against the Nazis in WWII. He was a “functional” alcoholic with a severe cigar addiction. “I never smoked more than one cigar at a time.”
Who was Sir Winston Churchill
The mere sight of this drug delivery device--used to inject drugs--can create instant drug cravings in the mind of a recovering person.
What is a needle/syringe?
This organ Metabolizes alcohol a rate of approximately one ounce per hour.
What is the liver?
This American actress, model and television personality first gained popularity in Playboy magazine when she won 1993 "Playmate of the Year." She died from acute combined drug intoxication in 2007.
Who was Anna Nicole Smith?
These two men met in a hotel lobby in 1934 and as a result of their meeting, Alcoholic Anonymous was born.
Who was Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith?
Holding a grudge can lead to relapse. Many in AA call this term “the No. 1 offender.”
What is a resentment?
This blood-borne virus spread through IV drug use destroys liver cells and can lead to cirrhosis of the liver.
What is hepatitis C?
This Seattle-born guitarist is perhaps the most celebrated musician in the history of rock and roll. He died in London, England on September 18th 1970. The result of a drug overdose.
Who was Jimi Hendrix?
This famous musician, actor, entertainer starred in many films. His death in 1977 at age 42 was initially attributed to cardiac arrhythmia, but toxicology results identified 14 drugs in his system, including codeine, methaqualone "Quaalude," morphine, diazepam and barbiturates. His Las Vegas based impersonators have joined many couples in matrimony.
Who was Elvis Presley?
The wife of this president was open with the public about her alcoholism. She was an outspoken supporter of alcoholism treatment and opened a famous treatment center that still bears here name.
Who was Betty Ford?
The acronym HALT represents 4 states of mind & body that can lead to relapse.
What is hungry, angry, lonely, tired?
This Narcotic medication is used to relieve withdrawal symptoms of opiates and can minimize cravings.
What is Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone)?
This Texas musical phenomenon, died of an accidental heroin overdose at age 27. She was best known for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals on songs such as Mercedes Benz and Me and Bobby Magee.
Who was Janis Joplin?
Widely considered to be one of the greatest actors of his generation, he was known for his distinctive roles in the films Capote, Boogie Nights, and The Talented Mr. Ripley. He died of a drug overdose on February 2, 2014 at age 46.
Who was Philip Seymour Hoffman?
Bill Wilson, a cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous, was in correspondence with this famous early 20th century psychologist and the father of dream analysis.
Who was Carl Jung?
This relapse prevention workbook/program shares its name with a 1999 mind-bending blockbuster film starring Keanu Reeves as “Neo.”
What is Matrix?
An acute condition which can occur during alcohol withdrawal, characterized by visual hallucinations, seizures, and dangerously unstable blood pressure; the condition can result in death.
What are delirium tremons?
This American singer—songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, actor, and filmmaker, died at age 57 from an accidental fentanyl overdose at his recording studio in Minnesota. He was known by his first name.
Who was “Prince.”
This American actress-singer was best known for her portrayal of Dorothy in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.
Who was Judy Garland?
This Civil War general was periodically detained by his officers in a secure shack until he completed alcohol withdrawal.
Who was Ulysses S. Grant?
The phenomenon of remembering and fantasizing past drug use in romantic and positive terms, blocking out the preponderance of negative memories.
What is Euphoric Recall?
Hyperthermia, tachycardia, hypertension, arrhythmia, agitation, hallucinations, and other psychotic features.
What is methamphetamine overdose?
This 1970’s rock drummer for the British Invasion band The Who, was known for heavy drinking and destroying hotel rooms during band tours. He died In 1978 from an overdose of Heminevrin, a drug intended to treat symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
Who was Keith Moon?