Week Recap
_______ is a common part of addiction, and it often starts with self deception.
Lying
This 1994 film featured a dinosaur park on a remote island.
Jurassic Park
Physical activity releases endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce cravings.
Exercise
This cat is the fastest land mammal.
a Cheetah
Mindfulness as a term and practice dates back thousands of years and comes from _______ meditation.
Buddhist
"Life is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you're gonna get."
Forrest Gump
therapeutic practice of regularly writing down thoughts, emotions, and experiences to aid in the healing and recovery process from addiction.
Journaling
This is the heaviest land animal.
An elephant
Which item below is not an unhealthy habits discussed in the article yesterday?
A. Eating Disorders C. Exercise Addiction
B. Procrastination D. Smoking Cigarettes
B. Procrastination
Ranking at eighth on the box office hits of the 90's, this movie starred a young boy named Kevin who is left behind at his house as his family leaves for vacation.
Home Alone
Skills needed to effectively express thoughts, feelings, and needs, as well as to understand and respond to others.
Communication Skills
This animal has the most powerful bite of the Animal Kingdom, often fed whole Watermelons as a snack in the zoo.
a Hippopotamus
True or false:
Abstaining from illicit drugs and alcohol alone is a form of self-care in addiction recovery.
False:
Self-care in addiction recovery is about prioritizing your health and wellness in more ways than abstinence from drugs or alcohol.
What breed was the dog named Frank in Men in Black & Men in Black II?
A. Boxer C. Boston Terrier
B. A Pug D. Maltese
B. A Pug
Paying attention to the present moment without judgment, helping to manage cravings and difficult emotions.
Mindfulness
This is what we call a group of lions.
A Pride
True or false?
A bad habit is a craving that is viewed as necessary and is difficult to stop.
False: An addiction
A bad habit is a normal or reflexive to stress.
This 1997 film was the top grossing box office movie of the 90's.
The Titanic
this involves focusing on slow, deep breaths that engage the diaphragm, a muscle below the lungs, to expand the abdomen rather than just the chest.
Deep Breathing Exercises
This animal can turn their head up to 270 degrees.
An Owl