12 steps
Consequences of Addiction
Famous people lost in addiction
Positive outcomes of recovery
Signs of addiction
100

What is step one of the 12 steps?

“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol – that our lives had become unmanageable.”

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What is the most common consequence of addiction? 

Incarceration 

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On August 5, 1962, this actor was found dead in her home in Los Angeles, California. The cause of her death has been debated. 

Marilyn Monroe

100

What is the most common physical benefit others will notice when you are in recovery. 

Weight gain.

100

What is one sign of addiction that is part of manipulation. 

lying

200

What task is completed in step four?

“Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.” (Making an inventory list)

200

Sweats, chills, muscle aches, nausea, and insomnia are side affects of this consequence to addiction. 

Withdrawals 

200

This comedian was known as a stellar actor who started out in the comedy scene as part of an improvisational group. In 1975, he was cast as part of the pioneers of the comedy sketch show "Saturday Night Live" along with acting greats such as Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd. 

The autopsy report painted a picture of the actor's health before his death. Fresh puncture wounds were found on his body, and the presence of a lethal dose of cocaine and morphine was found as well. 


John Belushi

200

This is something many find in recovery and is considered a type of awakening. 

Spiritual Awakening 

200

One of the most common physical signs others may see when someone is in addiction. 

Weight loss. 

300

What task is completed in step 8?

Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.

300

What are the three most effected areas of your life as a result of addiction?


Family, Career, social life.

300

This young rapper died due to an accidental fentanyl September 7th, 2018. 

Mac Miller 

300

Something many lose in addiction and gain in recovery.

Trust

300

What is something people suffering with addiction may do in order to hide from others. This may be mistaken for being antisocial. 

Isolation 

400

What step helps you to build a personal relationship with a higher power. 

Step 11. 

400

What is something lost with addiction that you can never get back? 

Time.

400

This comedians death in December 1997 was caused by a "speedball" mix of cocaine and morphine. He was most known for his role in Saturday Night Live. 

Chris Farley

400

In recovery it is said "You have to do it for ____ but not by ______."

Yourself but not by yourself

400

This common side affect may be mistaken as a symptom of dementia.   

Memory lost, losing time. 

500

What is the foundation of recovery?

Steps 1 through 3.
500

What are some of the co-occurring or dual mental health diagnosis with addiction? (Must list at least two from the list)

Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD. 

500

This legend died due to his opiate addiction. It was ruled a heart attack at the time. He was found on the toilet. 

Elvis 

500

Bill spoke about this journey saying "It melted the icy intellectual mountain in whos shadow I had lived and shivered many years." 

He grew closer to this entity through this journey. 

His Higher Power

500

What is the phrase we use in addiction when we feel we have sabotaged a friendship or relationship permanently.  

"I have burned all of my bridges." 

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