How would you describe the second phase of addiction? (Give at least two characteristics)
- mood swings
- personality changes
- cravings
- high risk behavior
- hanging out with other users
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is Addiction?
The group for men and women who want to stop using alcohol or drugs. (ex. AA, NA, ect.)
What are 12 Step Fellowship?
People, Place and things can be what.
What are triggers?
This artist was referred to as the King of Pop, died due to complications from prescription drugs in 2009
Who is Michael Jackson?
If the problem goes un treated accidental or intended _________ may occur
What is Overdose?
___________ is the fastest addicting drug.
What is Nicotine?
Live and let live, Keep it simple, One day at a time, Let go and let god are examples of what?
What are 12 step slogans?
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward?
This movie stars Bradley Cooper as a successful musician, Jack, as he helps an aspiring young singer (played by Lady Gaga) be discovered. His battle with alcoholism worsens and begins to create barriers in his career path and personal life, and the movie shows the tragic consequences of struggling to deal with long-term alcohol abuse.
What is a Star is Born?
What support groups can family members of addicts and alcoholics attend?
What is Al-anon?
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What is the Serenity Prayer?
The first stage of treatment is....
What is Detoxification?
This iconic musician is one of the top earning dead celebrities today, still earning over 50 million/year for his music despite dying from complications of prescription drug addiction back in 1977
Who is Elvis Presley?
What does co-dependency look like in family members?
What is family members becoming overly involved in others' problems, trying to fix the addict or protecting him/her from consequences?
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is dopamine?
Which of the 12 steps have been shown to be the most difficult?
What is step 5? ( This is the one that asks us to admit "our wrongs" and to do so in front of our higher power and another person).
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 Days?
This song reflects on the fact that we all have inner demons and when we’re not running towards them, they’re running towards us. A reminder that addiction is a chronic disease, this song challenges us to think about the decisions we make in response to our inner demons.
What is Demons by Kenny Chesney?
Tell one peer one thing you really admire about their recovery.... (anyone in the group)
...
Normal neurobiological event characterized by the need to increase the dose over time to obtain the original effect. A state in which a drug produces a diminishing biological or behavioral response; in other words, higher doses are needed to produce the same effect experienced initially.
What is Tolerance?
Abstinence is not enough...the Twelve Steps also help you work on these personal flaws.
What are character defects?
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.
This world famous movie star shocked the world in 1962 from a barbiturate overdose which some say was accidental, some say was suicide and others say was murder
Who is Marilyn Monroe?