Alcohol Addiction
the need to drink more and more to experience the same effect
tolerance
a powerful desire to use substances, often perceived as an impulse or uncontrollable
craving
The actor says he used drugs before he was a teenager and spent most of his early career under their influence. He had several high-profile arrests in the late 1990s and early 2000s while misusing alcohol, cocaine, and heroin and spent time in a California prison and a state-run rehab facility. In 2002, he announced that he was recovered. Marvel’s 2008 movie Iron Man revived his stalled career
robert downy jr
the practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well being and happiness, in particular during times of stress
self care
unknowing disbelief about ones reality
denial
How do you cure alcohol intoxication
time
the physical symptoms experienced after detoxification that relate to the body healing from a substance
withdrawal symptoms
She was a 17-year-old actress on family-friendly TV when, she says, she first used cocaine. As her singing career took off, so did her problems with drugs and alcohol. In 2010, she first sought treatment for addiction, along with mental health issues including bipolar and eating disorders. She has addressed her ongoing recovery in interviews, on social media, and in her music
Demi Lovato
getting support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns
therapy / counseling
being preoccupied solely with ones own thoughts
self obsession
This occurs when alcohol concentration levels in the blood reach near critical levels
alcohol poisoning
What does HALT stand for
Hungry, Angry, Lonley, Tired
She made headlines in 1989 by going to rehab at just 13 and announcing she was an addict. From a famous, and famously troubled, acting family, she was 6 when the movie E.T. launched her career. She says she started drinking when she was 9, and quickly moved on to marijuana and cocaine. She spent her teenage years trying to overcome her notoriety and has since enjoyed success as an actress and producer.
Drew Barrymore
a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting ones feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations
mindfulness
irrational decision making
Alcohol can ______ blood sugar levels.
Alcohol can lower blood sugar levels.
The symptoms of alcohol intoxication and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) are similar. Diabetics should monitor their blood sugar levels while drinking, as hypoglycemia requires appropriate medical attention. If you are diabetic, talk to your doctor before drinking alcohol.
a slip from recovery where the person returns back to their addictive behavior
relapse
__________ has a reputation as a strong, opinionated rapper who isn’t afraid to get the heart of a subject. 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 discussed his battle and in an interview with Billboard, 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, a moment he shared with his fans on social media.
Eminem
this act is made up a combo of contemplation and deep breathing.
meditation
2 ways to combat addictive thinking
build awareness
interrupt thoughts
dont participate
refocus on the present
live according to different principles
Alcohol is considered to be what type of drug?
depressant
the process by which the qualities of a poison or toxin are reduced by the body.
generally a medically supervised treatment designed to purge the body of intoxicating substances.
detox
______ struggles with addiction have caught the attention of the public eye for years. News sources report that she has entered treatment numerous times and spent time in jail for drugs and alcohol, with arrests for both drunk driving and cocaine use. In an interview with one Hollywood reporter, she admitted that she enjoys marijuana and ecstasy. At times, she has denied that she has an addiction and has described rehab as pointless. However, more recently, she has admitted to needing help for a substance use disorder.
Lindsey Lohan
_______ is good for your body and mind, it is recommended you do at least 30 minutes per day of this.
exercise
two basic factors that motivate behavior
pain and pleasure