Relapse
What is HALT?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
taking a walk, playing a game, reading a book, going to a meeting, calling someone, spending time with family, etc.
What month is National Recovery Month?
September
This classic slogan reminds you to stay grounded and focus only on the 24 hours in front of you
One day at a time
This well-known rapper decided to change his life and get sober in 2008 after spending over a decade battling addiction to alcohol, vicodin, valium, ambien, and more. He wrote several albums related to his addiction, recovery, and relapses.
Eminem
What does PAWs stand for?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms
The act of being appreciative of the things in your life
Gratitude
________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
Dopamine
K.I.S.S.
Keep it simple stupid
I have over 150 acting credits. I was in the Incredibles 1 and 2 and pulp fiction. I experienced 10 years in active addiction from alcohol and substance use. I got sober in 1991 after my wife and daughter found me unconscious in the kitchen.
Samuel L. Jackson
90 days (3 Months)
What are the 3 types of support group meetings that we have discussed?
NA, AA, SMART Recovery
What feeling/emotion increases the intensity of all other PAWs?
Stress
If you sit in the _________ long enough you'll eventually get a _______________
If you sit in the barbershop long enough, you'll eventually get a haircut
This actor was notorious for his reputation as a bad boy early on his career. He utilized cocaine, heroin, marijuana, prescription drugs, and alcohol until getting sober 2003. Now, he is a big part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Robert Downey Jr.
What is the term for a person who is staying sober, but is still engaging in the same old behaviors?
Dry Drunk/User
What are the benefits of having healthy coping skills? Name at least 2
Increased Self-Esteem, decreased cravings, healthier communication, better mental health
Excessive emotional, physical, or psychological reliance on a partner
Codependency
We are only as ____________ as our _________
Sick; Secrets
American actress, producer, and children's author. Known for her performances in the horror and slasher genres, regarded as the scream queen. Got sober in 1999 from prescription pain killers
Jamie Lee Curtis
What are the three stages of a relapse?
Emotional, Mental, Physical
Name 5 of the 6 types of coping skills
Opposite Action, Self-Soothing, Emotional Awareness, Mindfulness, Distraction, Crisis Plan
What is the percentage of people who have a substance use disorder who actually receive treatment?
10%
This slogan reminds people to avoid unnecessary drama and keep their focus on personal recovery
Keep your side of the street clean
This young celebrity started out her career on "Barney and Friends" and is open about her struggles with heroin, alcohol, and self-harm. She experienced a drug overdose, 3 strokes, and a heart attack in 2018.
Demi Lovato