Education
A complex disease, often chronic in nature, which affects the functioning of the brain and body. It also causes serious damage to families, relationships, schools, workplaces and neighborhoods.
What is addiction?
Who is Elton John?
1)The user 2)Family 3)Children 4)Co-workers 5)Parents 6)Siblings 7)Friends 8)Community
Who are those affected by substance abuse?
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness.
What is exercise?
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are triggers?
Information to utilize when contemplating using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, and positive coping techniques.
What is a relapse prevention plan and/or safety plan?
This First Lady founded one of the earliest recovery centers in the 1970s. (Hint: She named it after herself.)
Who is Betty Ford?
1)Lowered inhibitions 2)Decreased control over motor skills 3)Inability to concentrate and focus 4)Addiction 5)Heart attack; stroke 6)Liver failure; cirrhosis 7)Kidney disease 8)Blackouts
Hint: Which substance are these 8 consequences associated with?
What are the consequences of alcoholism?
Individuals you could talk to regarding feelings related to triggers, addiction, red flags, etc.
Who are AODA Counselor, Social Worker, Sponsor, Doctor, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Family, Friends
To politely, yet firmly stand up for yourself when facing a trigger or difficult situation.
What is being assertive?
___________ is the fastest addicting drug
What is Nicotine?
This musician and actress, who starred in the movie "The Bodyguard," died of an overdose from a mixture of Cocaine, THC, Benadryl, Xanax, and a muscle relaxant.
Who is Whitney Houston?
1.Addiction 2.Respiratory failure 3.Vomiting 4.Death 5.Drowsiness 6.Reduction of pain 7.Diarrhea 8.Very uncomfortable withdrawal
Hint: Which substance are these 8 effects associated with?
What are effects of pain killers/opiates?
Learning a new skill, Taking up a new hobby and/or skill, Journaling, Emphasizing positive traits about yourself
Hint: Think of the quote that I printed off for everyone a few weeks back..
What are ways to improve your self-esteem and confidence level?
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Gambler's Anonymous are all examples of programs with this type of format that can support you in recovery.
What are 12-Step Fellowships?
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction.
What is Dopamine?
This 70's guitar player of "Purple Haze" died from an overdose of Barbiturates.
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
The following problems occur because of what? -Increase in violence and aggression -Addiction -Drug-induced psychosis -Increase in Respiratory problems -Increase in cardiovascular problems -Risk for HIV, HEP C and TB -Damage to physical appearance
Hint: Which addiction(s) are these consequences associated with?
What is Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction?
Ability to decrease symptoms of depression or cravings, Positive mood & affect, Higher self-esteem, Better management of one's emotions
What do these have in common with each other? What do they all represent?
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward?
H.A.L.T.
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
This celebrity doctor runs a rehab facility for celebrities. He began his career as the radio host of "The Loveline".
Who is Dr. Drew?
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, limb spasms,hearing loss and the loss of brain cells are consequences from abusing what type of drugs?
What are inhalants?
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
(this is a question with many answers. Must answer in form of question still). What is (are) a sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc.