A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
What Is.. mindfulness
According to scientists, it takes how many months does it take for the brain to return to normal after SUD?
What is.. 18 months
What two substances cause the most deaths in the Western World?
What is.. Tobacco and Alcohol
This musician got sober after his bandmate died of heroin overdose. He is best known for giving it away now.
Who is Anthony Kiedis
She was a child actress who abused drug and alcohol. She wrote the autobiography called "Little Girl Lost"
Who is Drew Barrymore
Name at least three different MAT medications.
What is.. Suboxone, Methadone, Vivatrol, Sublicade, Lucemyra
What is recovery?
What is.. What is managing your addiction and regaining control of your life
Will accept..
Giving up one thing to gain everything
TRUE or FALSE
A person can't become addicted to drugs or alcohol if they only try it one time.
What is.. False
The former Beatle has openly struggled with addiction and mental health issues. .
Who is Paul McCartney
This famous actor starred in The Hangover and A Star is Born. His struggled with alcohol abuse progressively worsened during his rise to fame.
Who is Bradley Cooper
Name two methods of SUD treatment.
What are.. Medication, therapy, group therapy, sober support, meetings, sponsor, spirituality etc
What are the "Three A's" in recovery?
What is.. Awareness, Acceptance, Action
This state of mind can be fatal for recovery! It's characterized by being too comfortable or not feeling motivated to continue doing the work.
What is.. Complacency
This pop singer has been sober for over 10 years.... maybe... and has been open about her struggles with addiction, and how she was able to overcome it. She said in a statement "I thought I was an alcoholic"
Who is Pink
After a routine plastic surgery this famous actress became addicted to opioids.
Hint: She starred in Scream
Who is Jamie Lee Curtis
What are some signs someone may experience that can make them realize they are becoming physically dependent on a substance? Name three..
What is.. Using more than you intend to, withdrawal, higher tolerance, decrease activity or less interest in day to day activities, depression, anxiety, craving and triggers, engaging in high risk behaviors.
There are five stages of change in recovery. Name four of the five stages.
What Are..
1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
Identifying and writing down triggers, coping skills, people, and activities that can help prevent a relapse.
What is.. Relapse Prevention Plan
This 72 year old rock musician battle with alcohol and drugs began in the 1970's. He's now sober and stated on a interview, "I thought I would be drinking until I die".
Who is Ozzy Osbourne
She is a famous actress and musician, known for her roles on Disney. She entered rehab for the first time at seventeen due substance abuse struggles.
Who is Demi Lovato.
What are some risk factors that contribute to someone using or being dependent on substances?
What is.. Family history of SUD, abuse, environmental or community issues, stress, mental health and lack of resources for mental health, poverty, rejection from family or other loved ones, academic difficulties, finding it hard to relate to peers, lack of family involvement, peer pressure, accidents or injuries that require being prescribed addictive medications, etc.
What is NOT one of the 3 main factors of why some people become addicts? Biology, environment, education, development?
What is.. Education.
This medication is used for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.
What is.. Narcan
This country music singer relapsed on alcohol just months after his wedding.
Who is Keith Urban
This actress previously struggled with cocaine abuse before getting sober. She was the first black news anchor in Nashville, and known for her popular TV talk show.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?