The Brain
This "feel-good" neurotransmitter is often released during drug use and is linked to the brain's reward system.
Dopamine
This former Jackass star has been sober for years and shares about recovery on social media.
Steve-O
Give three examples of self-help groups.
AA, NA, GA, SMART Recovery, Bereavement/Grief, Parenting, Divorce
This practice involves paying attention to the present moment, without judgment, by focusing on your thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations.
Mindfulness
"One day at a ____."
Time
This term describes a need for more of a substance to get the same effect.
Tolerance
This famous boxer overcame addiction and now advocates for mental health and recovery.
Mike Tyson
This level of care allows patients to live outside of the facility while attending sessions multiple times a week.
Outpatient treatment
This type of self-talk can help replace negative thoughts with more encouraging ones.
Positive self-talk
"Progress, not ____."
Perfection
Repeated drug use can weaken this brain function, making it harder to resist cravings or make healthy choices.
Impulse Control / Executive Function
This actor known for his role as a popular superhero has been public about his addiction and long-term sobriety.
Robert Downey Jr.
This is the term used for a structured, full-time addiction treatment program, often 28 days or longer.
What are some healthy coping mechanisms that can be used for stress management?
Journaling, mindfulness, meditation, deep breathing, grounding, etc.
**DAILY DOUBLE**
"It works if you ____ it."
Work
**DAILY DOUBLE**
This part of the brain is responsible for decision-making and impulse control, and is often affected by substance use.
Prefrontal Cortex
This pop star released the documentary Dancing with the Devil about her overdose and recovery.
Demi Lovato
This therapy technique focuses on identifying and CHANGING unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
This type of planning involves identifying high-risk situations and listing skills/support to avoid relapse.
Relapse Prevention Plan
"The opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it's ____."
Connection
This term is commonly used to describe the brain's ability to change and form new connections. It is commonly discussed when someone remains sober after long-term substance use.
Neuroplasticity
This actor known for Baywatch and Knight Rider has shared about his struggles with alcohol.
David Hasselhoff
This therapy technique teaches clients how to DEAL with experiences using skills like distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
This grounding technique uses your senses to help bring you back to the present moment.
5-4-3-2-1 technique
"You're only as sick as your ____."
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