Substances and Neurotransmitters
What are the two neurotransmitters that affect our Circadian Rhythm?
The former Beatle has openly struggled with addiction and mental health issues.
Who is Paul McCartney
One of the most common & effective coping skills a person in early recovery can develop is, this string of behaviors characterized by "a sequence of actions regularly followed"...
What is a routine?
Olympic gold medalist swimmer has not only plunged into the water, but also into drugs. In 2009, he lost his endorsement contract with Kellogg’s after a photo emerged of him taking a hit of marijuana.
Michael Phelps
Avoiding situations because you fear being judged.
What is shame?
Name the four 'feel good' chemicals in the brain
What are dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins?
This pop singer has been sober for over 10 years, and has been open about her struggles with addiction, and how she was able to overcome it. She said in a statement "I thought I was an alcoholic"
Who is Pink
This coping skill involves moving your body to reduce stress and improve mood.
What is exercise?
He was a shooting guard for the Lakers and spent 20 years with the team before passing away
Who is Kobe?
Tension in your jaw and fists when something feels unfair.
What is anger?
What Neurotransmitters does Alcohol mimic?
What are GABA and Glutamate?
In 1988, his bandmates and management staged an intervention that led him to a period of abstinence. The singer stated that it took many years to get over the anger of being sent to rehab, but his anger has now turned to appreciation, and he owes a “thanks to them” for his sobriety.
Who is Steven Tyler
This creative outlet can help process emotions using drawing, painting, or music.
What is art therapy?
This NBA player drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, lead his team to five NBA championships. He retired abruptly in 1991 after being diagnosed with a life changing illness
Who is Magic Johnson?
Feeling grateful for something while also feeling undeserving of it.
What is guilt?
What neurotransmitter does Nicotine mimic?
What is Acetylcholine?
This 76 year old, now passed, rock musician battle with alcohol and drugs began in the 1970's. He's been sober for about 11 years and stated on a interview, "I thought I would be drinking until I die".
Who is Ozzy Osbourne?
This coping skill reduces the impact of intrusive thoughts by changing the way a person relates to them rather than trying to eliminate them?
What is Cognitive Defusion?
He was a Major League Baseball player whose career spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935.
Who is Babe Ruth?
Feeling proud of yourself but also worried about what others think.
What is insecurity?
What neurotransmitter is our 'inhibitory' neurotransmitter that blocks impulses and may help lower stress, helping with better sleep.
What is GABA? (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
This Emerald City favorite has openly talked about his struggles with relapses over the years
Who is Macklemore?
This coping skill involves scheduling positive, meaningful activities into your day.
What is behavioral activation?
This American former football quarterback played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff"
Who is Peyton Manning?
Making jokes to avoid talking about deeper pain.
What is avoidance?