What Makes an Addiction?
Physically addictive substances used daily can bring these uncomfortable physical symptoms
Withdrawal
(2000’s) This artist was referred to as the King of Pop, died due to complications from prescription drugs in 2009
Michael Jackson
We experience these in our mind, heart and gut and it is important to learn how to manage our reaction to them
Feelings/ Emotions
The oldest known intoxicating substance used specifically for recreational purposes (even dating back to biblical times)
Alcohol
What do the following fictional characters have in common: Louis de Point du Lac, Edward Cullen, Spike, and Jessica Hamby?
They are fictional vampires
It takes more and more of a substance to get the same effect which often fuels the desire and need for using larger amounts
Tolerance
(1990’s) Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1990’s shot himself in the head in 1994 at the age of 27, addicted to heroin
Kurt Cobain
It is important to learn to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things
Anxiety
Class of drugs used medicinally for thousands of years to relieve physical pain but nowadays often abused to relieve emotional pain
Opiates/Opioids
Who holds the record for the most Grammy Awards for Album of the Year as of February 2024?
Taylor Swift, who has won the award four times.
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem, particularly an addiction, is often referred to as this
Denial
(1980’s) John Belushi was a legendary actor and comedian who shocked the world when he overdosed and died from mixing cocaine and heroin in 1982 at the height of his fame. He was on the original lineup of what longstanding TV show (Still airs today)
Saturday Night Live
These changing temporary states of mind can be make us feel high, low and everything in between so it is important to be able to regulate these
Moods
Even though life may be spiraling out of control with dependency clearly increasing, some people may believe that they are not addicted just because they may be obtaining drugs this legal medical way
Prescription
What do the following makeup brands have in common: Fenty Beauty, Haus Labs, Rare Beauty, and R.E.M Beauty?
They were all founded by famous pop stars. Rihanna founded Fenty Beauty, Lady Gaga founded Haus Labs, Selena Gomez founded Rare Beauty, and Ariana Grande founded R.E.M Beauty.
Every bad choice we make can mean we have to face these later. Addiction can cause people to foolishly ignore these repeatedly
Consequences
(1970’s)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
Elvis Presley
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding on to anger and grudges
Resentment
The vast majority of people who use this legal plant use it as often as 10 or 20 times a day despite knowing it is the number one killer of all addictive substances in the world
Tobacco
What animal did Britney Spears famously carry on her shoulders during a performance?
A snake!
When you spend too much, use too much or too often and life problems are steadily piling up, it is a good sign you have lost this
Control
(1960’s) 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
Marilyn Monroe
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life all of which is referred to as: _____
Trauma/PTSD
Stimulants such as cocaine, speed and methamphetamine, when taken for long periods can induce a mental state of hallucinations and extreme paranoid delusions called:
Psychosis (Or stimulant-induced psychosis)
Name that R&B artist and song
”Personally, Im surprised you called me after the things I said."
What is Love Galore- SZA?