Recovery Basics
What is the first step in the 12-step recovery program?
Admitting you are powerless over your addiction
A group for men and women who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol (examples include Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous)
12-Step Fellowships
This singer, famous for her song "Rehab," passed away when she was 27 years old due to alcohol poisoning
Amy Winehouse
This term describes someone who has both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition
Dual diagnosis/Co-Occurring
This term refers to the physical process of removing addictive drugs or alcohol from the body
Detox
Excessive use of this substance can lead to liver cirrhosis or an increased risk of seizures when withdrawing
Alcohol
In what month do we celebrate national Recovery Month?
September
Meetings for family or friends of those struggling with substance abuse
Al-Anon/Nar-Anon
This rapper, known as "The Real Slim Shady," suffered from a severe addiction to prescription drugs like Vicodin, Ambien, and Valium. He has been sober since 2008 and works with Elton John as his sponsor
Eminem
This is a chronic mental health condition characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts and repetitive behaviors
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
__________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
Dopamine
Fentanyl
What does the acronym HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
In a 12-step group, this is the term for the ________ step, which involves writing down a detailed moral inventory of oneself
Fourth step
This actress, best known for her role in "Mean Girls," moved to Dubai in 2014 to get out of the public eye and instead focus on her sobriety, career and starting a family
This is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry, fear, and dread about future events
Anxiety Disorder
“Over time, people often need higher amounts of a substance to feel the same effect." This is known as what?
Tolerance
Long-term use of this drug can cause memory loss, respiratory system issues, and significant damage to the brain’s ability to learn
Marijuana
This stage of change is when someone makes the decision to change their behavior and starts to think of a plan for how to do so
Preparation
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
The common purpose of this group is to help individuals have healthy relationships, particularly if they are used to building up dependencies on other people
Codependents Anonymous
This singer and piano player, known for his song "Rocket Man," has been sober for 35 years after battling with a cocaine and alcohol addiction
Elton John
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
This is a common therapy modality used to treat various disorders such as anxiety and depression. It is based on a triangle that looks at the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
After how many months can you expect to feel a decrease in post-acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS)?
3-6 months, but sometimes up to 1 year
This substance is marketed as a natural remedy for pain and anxiety, but more recent studies have shown that it causes severe respiratory depression, increased risk of overdose, and withdrawal symptoms that are equivalent to withdrawing from opioids
7-OH (7-Hydroxymitragynine)
What treatment modality does Addiction Recovery Services base their program on?
Harm reduction
This type of group offers a Buddhist-inspired, mindfulness-based approach to recovery from addiction. It utilizes meditation, community, and principles like the Four Noble Truths to heal from all addictive behaviors
Dharma Recovery
This actress and children's book author, best known for her roles in horror movies like "Halloween" or comedies like "Freaky Friday," has been sober since 1999 after overcoming a decade-long addiction to prescription painkillers and alcohol.
Jamie Lee Curtis
A therapy modality that helps people heal from emotional distress caused by disturbing life experiences (trauma) by using back-and-forth eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to process memories
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
What are the two stages of withdrawal?
Acute and post-acute withdrawal
TRIPLE JEOPARDY
Overuse of this substance can lead to serotonin syndrome, characterized by agitation, confusion, and rapid heart rate
MDMA/Ecstasy/Molly