SUBSTANCES
What is the most widely abused substance in the United States?
What is Alcohol?
Alcohol is considered the most widely abused substance in the United States, followed by marijuana and prescription medications.
“One of the most common & effective coping skills a person in early recovery can develop is this string of behaviors — a ‘Groundhog Day’ kind of vibe, only cleaner and with more coffee.”
What is a Routine?
These are the “People, Places, and Things” that sneak up on you like a plot twist in a binge-worthy Netflix show — they bring back memories of using and can make cravings hit harder than a bass drop.
What are Triggers?
This soulful singer checked into the “27 Club Hotel” but skipped out on the rehab stay, singing loud and proud “No, No, No.” She lost her final round to alcohol in 2011. Who is this “Back to Black” legend?
Who is Amy Winehouse? (COD: Alcohol Poisoning – 2011).
DAILY DOUBLE: Name anyone else from the "27 Club" who died as a result of addiction?
By “working the steps,” people gain the tools to improve their lives by accepting addiction as a disease and developing personal and spiritual growth.
What are 12-Step Programs? A.A., N.A., C.A., C.M.A
What drug(s) have the highest death rate worldwide?
What are Opioids?
Opioids are responsible for the largest number of overdose deaths globally. Death rates from illicit drugs are the highest in the United States.
DAILY DOUBLE: Which synthetic opioid is responsible for the most overdoses and deaths?
“A positive statement or declaration that one repeats to themselves — kind of like telling your brain ‘you got this’ on repeat, the clean-and-sober remix of DJ Khaled’s ‘another one.’”
What is an Affirmation?
This happens when your body’s basically “ghosting” your drug — you need more and more just to feel the same high, kind of like replaying your favorite song until it loses its vibe.
What is Tolerance?
This “Avenger” once hit rock bottom by crashing at a neighbor’s house while under the influence. But like Iron Man, he powered up a new suit—sobriety—and has been clean since 2003. Who is this superhero comeback king?
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
(Sober since 2003 – 22 years).
A Christian-based, 12-step program designed to help people overcome hurts, habits, and hang-ups.
What is Celebrate Recovery?
A life-saving medication that can quickly restore the breathing of a person experiencing an opioid overdose.
What is Narcan (Naloxone)?
This therapeutic tool is like your personal “playlist of red flags” — it helps you spot the triggers that could cue a relapse and drop some coping strategies to keep you clean.
What is a Relapse Prevention Plan?
This is what happens when you “take a detour back to old habits” — one slip can snowball into a full-blown return to using, kind of like binge-watching your old toxic favorite show.
What is a Relapse?
This powerhouse vocalist and Bodyguard star once dropped the famous line “Crack is Whack!” in an interview. She battled the dark side of the high life but left behind a voice that still gives us goosebumps. Who is this diva gone too soon?
Who is Whitney Houston (COD: Drowning – 2012).
Essentially online meetings where individuals facing similar challenges come together to share experiences, offer empathy, and find support
What are Zoom Meetings?
Caffeine, Nicotine, Cocaine, Amphetamine, and Methamphetamine all fall under a psychoactive class of drugs known as?
What are Stimulants?
This mental state is all about “right here, right now” — kind of like the clean-and-sober remix of Van Halen’s hit. It’s when you notice your feelings, thoughts, and body without running from them.
What is Mindfulness?
This “feel-good circuit” in your brain lights up like a party when substances hit, making pleasure hit hard and cravings play on repeat.
What is Dopamine (Reward System)?
This mystical “Gypsy” rock goddess once kept a gram of cocaine in her boot like it was part of the tour outfit. She hit pause on the chaos and checked into Betty Ford in 1986—then turned her life’s tracklist over to recovery. Who is this Fleetwood Mac legend still spinning sober hits?
Who is Stevie Nicks?
(Sober since 1993 – 32 years).
A Buddhist-inspired, abstinence-based approach to addiction recovery. It uses the principles of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, traditionally found in Buddhism, as a framework for healing from addiction and the suffering it causes.
What is Refuge Recovery?
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in what?
What are "shrooms" or "magic mushrooms"?
This type of therapy is basically “brain rewiring 101” — it helps you kick the negative self-talk and bad habits to the curb, kind of like giving your inner DJ a clean-and-sober remix.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
This “happy chemical” helps keep your mood chill and cravings low — when it’s out of whack, your brain feels like a sad playlist on repeat.
What is Serotonin?
Pill play turned into a permanent blackout for these rap stars:
Collapsed before a Tucson show after posting his pill party on Instagram.
Lost his final verse at home the same day he was set to shoot a video, fresh off his breakup with Ariana Grande.
Swallowed a stash mid-flight when the feds came sniffin’ through his luggage.
Name two (2) of these fallen MCs who remind us that chasing the high can cut the track short.
Who is?
1) Lil' Peep
2) Mac-Miller
3) Juice Wrld
Support groups specifically designed for individuals who have both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder.
What are Dual-Diagnosis or Co-Occurring support groups?