Who are they?
What is a support system?
A group of people who help and provide encouragement
Research has shown that having a strong support system has many positive benefits, such as higher levels of well-being, better coping skills, and a longer and healthier life.
What is depression?
The persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest that characterizes major depression can lead to a range of behavioral and physical symptoms. These may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behavior, or self-esteem. Depression can also be associated with thoughts of suicide.
What is the National Suicide Hotline's number?
988 (call or text)
Like the standard 911 call for help. The old number, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) is still in function.
How long does alcohol stay in your system?
Alcohol is predominantly broken down by the liver, which can metabolize roughly 1 standard drink per hour for men. Factors such as age, weight, gender, and amount of food eaten can affect how fast the body can process alcohol. The rate of alcohol absorption cannot be increased by sleeping or drinking water.
Although he is considered an upbeat, positive figure, he is not without a dark past. Most recently in his hit movie “A Star Is Born” the actor had to rely on his past experience with addiction to round out his character’s performance. He discussed his own personal battle with alcoholism that nearly ended in suicide. He sought help and is now back on track and enjoying the current spotlight, most recently with the box office and worldwide success of his debut directorial movie, “A Star Is Born” starring himself and Lady Gaga.
Bradley Cooper
What does a recovery coach do?
someone who is trained and interested in promoting recovery by removing barriers and obstacles to recovery by serving as a personal guide and mentor for people who are recovering or looking for recovery
Treatments for anxiety
Physical activity, a healthy diet, regular sleep, and relaxation exercises may all help reduce anxiety. Joining a support group may also help. To manage symptoms effectively, it's best to avoid caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine.
What are the benefits of reaching out to a therapist?
How many Americans struggle with at least 1 addiction?
Almost 21 million Americans have at least 1 addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment.
She has had a career spanning decade, but she is most famous for her role in the Halloween horror movie series. Little did anyone suspect that over the years, she had developed a serious opioid addiction resulting from prescribed painkillers after plastic surgery. She has confessed in previous interviews that she would even lie and steal from friends and family to support her increasing addiction. Eventually, she hit rock bottoms and was able to seek help through a reputable drug counseling and addiction treatment center. She is now completely drug-free and living it up in tinsel town, with the latest installment of Halloween smashing box office records in its debut weekend.
Jamie Lee Curtis
What is the difference between a recovery coach and a sponsor?
A recovery coach is more generalized, while a sponsor is more program oriented. They are there to help guide you, the sponsee, through the 12-steps program – whether that be Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, or another 12-step program, and still be free from your addiction
What is a mental health crisis?
A mental health crisis is any situation in which. a person's behavior puts them at risk of hurting. themselves or others and/or prevents them from. being able to care for themselves or function effectively in the community.
What percentage of adults with a mental illness didn’t receive mental health services in the previous year?
Nearly 60% of adults with a mental illness didn’t receive mental health services in the previous year.
What percentage of people who have an addiction started to drink alcohol or use drugs before they were 18 years old?
More than 90% of people who have an addiction started to drink alcohol or use drugs before they were 18 years old.
He is viewed by many as one of the greatest rappers to ever live. He has enjoyed much success throughout his career, but even he fell victim to addiction and even overdosed on prescription pills in 2007. He even stated he had an ulcer as a result. He got help and used running as a tool to get back in shape and redirect his compulsion. He is now healthy and in April of 2018, he celebrated 10 years of sobriety thanks to Alcoholics Anonymous.
Eminem
First team to shout it out gets the point!
What is your therapist's name? (The one who is holding this group!)
What percentage of Americans who have depression or an anxiety disorder also have a substance use disorder?
About 20% of Americans who have depression or an anxiety disorder also have a substance use disorder.
What are signs you need help with your mental health?
How many Americans have Opioid Use Disorder?
Approximately 2.1 million Americans have an Opioid use disorder.
He recounts his alcohol addition as it quickly took over his life and almost cost him his career as a rapper. He said it began as a teen and quickly took over his daily life. He tried and failed to get sober several times but was unsuccessful. He also began taking painkillers such as OxyContin. He was eventually able to seek rehab assistance and is now back on track and better than ever.
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What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a physician?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (an M.D. or D.O.) who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders.
Physicians work to maintain, promote, and restore health by studying, diagnosing, and treating injuries and diseases.
How many Americans experience a mental illness each year?
43.8 million adults experience mental illness in a given year.
What are some tips for asking for help?
How many new Heroin users are there each year?
There are over 100,000 new Heroin users each year
He began using drugs as a child actor, and quickly became addicted as a teen. He would use just about any drugs including heroin and cocaine. He was arrested several times for a variety of possession charges and other crimes fueled by addiction. Eventually, he was able to seek treatment that actually worked and he picked up the pieces of his career and made a magnificent comeback. Today, he is one of the most respected names in Hollywood and is an A-list celebrity known for his role as Iron Man.
Robert Downey Jr.