ARTIST IN RECOVERY
This famous artist wrote the song titled, "One Day At A Time"
Who Is Joe Walsh
This Comedian paved the way for todays' Stand-Up Comedy Acts. Born October 13, 1925 his reported Official Cause Of Death - "Acute Morphine Poisoning Caused by an Overdose." His highly controversial acts kept him in the spotlight, until it didn't. On August 3, 1966 he was found dead on his apartment bathroom floor with narcotics paraphernalia beside him.
Who is Lenny Bruce
Anxiety; Intolerance; Anger; Defensiveness; Mood Swings; Isolation; Not Asking For Help; Not Going To Meetings; Poor Eating Habits; Poor Sleep Habits.
What are the signs of Emotional Relapse.
A _______ can be a revealing introduction to the most important person in your life and in your world - YOU...
What is Journal.
Terror, Bewilderment, Frustration, and Despair.
What are the Four (4) Horseman.
This Front Man/Lead Singer reported to have spent over 20 million during the course of his addiction. Band members staged an intervention in 1986; he remained sober for nearly 20 years, putting the band "Back In The Saddle" again before relapsing on painkillers after serious back injury in 2006; he returned to recovery in 2009, and has remained sober since.
Who is Steven Tyler
Born October 20, 1950 - Died October 2, 2017 at the age of 66; This Front man Guitarist/Lead Singer died from an accidental drug overdose of a mixture of Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Acetylfentanyl, (all opioids); Temazepam, Aprazolam, (benzodiazepines); Citalopram (antidepressant). This "Heartbreaker" band had their "Last Dance With Mary Jane" performance on September 25, 2017.
Who is Tom Petty
Thinking about People, Places, and Things you used with; Glamorizing Your past use; Lying; Hanging out with old using friends; Fantasizing about using; Planning your relapse around other people's schedules.
What are the signs of Mental Relapse.
Is a way to begin the recovery process of sharing and being a part of the Tully Hill community.
What is The Buddy System.
There Is A Solution.
What is Chapter 2.
Former Syracuse University Alumni man remained sober for over 30 years; this famous artist took a "Walk On The Wild Side" with his drugs of choice being Heroine and Cocaine most of his young adult life. He continued to help other musicians and artist remain in recovery up until his death in 2013.
Who is Lou Reed
This well-known drummer was said to have overcome Heroine addiction but could never put the bottle down, and tragically lost his life on September 25, 1980 at the age of 32 by "Pulmonary Aspiration" The loss of their dear friend caused the group to disband, out of respect for him and his family - Leaving this Super-Group to go down like a "Led Balloon"
Who is John Bonham
If you recognize the early warning signs, understand the symptoms of post-acute withdrawal and take affirmative action, you'll be able to catch yourself before its too late.
What is Physical Relapse.
Don't be focused on your discharge date; Don't try to analyze, revise, and improve the program; Focus on the positive not negative attributes of staff or other patients; Don't concentrate on physical problems; Surrender to the program and long-term recovery.
What is How To Succeed In Treatment.
The opening statement of How It Works.
What is: "Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path."
Putting on her "Poker Face" to take the stage, this influential icon would mask her pain; saying in an interview: "I was self medicating physical pain and anxiety, and was emotionally numbing myself entirely."
Who is Lady Gaga
AC/DC lead singer, Born July 9, 1946 - Died February 19, 1980 at the age of 33. "Acute Alcohol Poisoning" Coroner classified it as "Death By Misadventure"
Who is Bon Scott
Do your recovery ____ ____ ____ ____.
What is One Day At A Time.
Protected by strict state and federal regulations.
What is Confidentiality.
He wrote in a letter: "These men may well have a remedy for thousands of such situations."
Who is William D. Silkworth, M.D.
A massive popstar, having headed up the Black-Eyed Peas, this artist stated there was a period in her life where she was hallucinating daily. "It took a year after stopping meth for the chemicals in my brain to stabilize, so I was no longer hallucinating." Her addiction problems were a result from difficulties she faced growing up as a child star. She has been in recovery for many years, to this day.
Who is Fergie
Plagued by alcohol and drugs, this Soul/Blues singer shot to fame in the 1960's; and her career was cut short at the age of 27, when she died of a Heroine Overdose on October 4, 1970.... alcohol was also present.
Who is Janis Joplin
Successful effective recovery incorporates this into your new life.
What is a Relapse Prevention Plan.
Maintain confidentiality; Be on time; No cross-talking or whispering; No rescuing others; Stay in the group room; All books and materials must be under your chair.
What are Group Guidelines.
"...the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms."
What is the Spiritual Experience.