Big Book
What is the baffling feature of alcoholism?
this utter inability to leave it alone, no matter how great the necessity or the wish
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference
What is serenity prayer?
This musician got sober after his bandmate died of heroin overdose. He is best known for giving it away now.
Who is Anthony Kiedis
In treatment we are gain further knowledge on alcohol & other chemicals by attending?
What is Education Group?
The use of marijuana before what age may have an impact on brain development?
25
Name the four horsemen.
terror, bewilderment, frustration, despair
Step in AA that asks you to make a fearless and searching moral inventory of yourself
What is the 4th step?
The former Beatle has openly struggled with addiction and mental health issues.
Who is Paul McCartney
Document created which lists the requirements needing to be fulfilled before discharging from treatment?
What is a treatment plan?
______ is the use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
What are the essentials of recovery?
willingness, honesty, and open mindedness
A coping skill that releases endorphins
What is exercise?
This famous actor starred in The Hangover and A Star is Born. His struggled with alcohol abuse progressively worsened during his rise to fame.
Who is Bradley Cooper
Document that highlights triggers to avoid in order to maintain long term recovery
What is a relapse prevention plan?
Most popular stimulant in the world?
Caffeine
Each day, somewhere in the world, recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic, sharing what?
experience, strength and hope
A form of psychotherapy involving the encouragement of free self-expression through painting, drawing, or modeling, used as a remedial activity or an aid
What is Art Therapy?
This actress previously struggled with cocaine abuse before getting sober. She was the first black news anchor in Nashville, and known for her popular TV talk show.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This is a place we are able to discuss personal accomplishments or struggles and get feedback from peers who are in treatment with us.
What is Group Therapy?
The pleasure chemical in the brain?
Dopamine
What do we think is the root of our troubles?
Selfishness--self-centeredness!
person in recovery who encourages, motivates, and supports a peer who is seeking to establish or strengthen his or her recovery.
What is a sponsor?
Known for his song purple rain and died of a fentanyl overdose
Who is Prince?
Minimum length of time to be in treatment for best chances of long term recovery?
What is 90 days?
Next to nicotine this is the most commonly abused drug in the USMe...thoughts, feelings, behaviors, actions
Alcohol