Addiction Facts
_____________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is dopamine
Guilt is feeling bad about something you've done. _______ is feeling bad about who you are.
What is shame
This young rapper died due to an accidental fentanyl September 7th, 2018.
Who is Mac Miller
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress
What is self care
Social, environmental, or emotional situations that remind people in recovery of their past drug/alcohol use
What are triggers
This medication is used for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose
What is Narcan
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
Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1990's; died at 27; addicted to heroin
Who is Kurt Cobain
Daily double!
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
Behavior that supports or allows an addicted individual to continue their addictive patterns by minimizing consequences or facilitating access to the substance or behavior
What is enabling
The co-occurrence of a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder in an individual, often requiring integrated treatment.
What is dual diagnosis
What percentage of individuals relapse following addiction treatment?
Several studies have shown relapse rates ranging from 65% to 70% in the 90-day period following treatment
A famous female singer that died 2011 from alcohol poisoning is
Who is Amy Winehouse
What does H.A.L.T stand for
What is hungry, angry, lonely, tired
A common phrase repeated in AA/NA as an important part of recovery. It is not just a common encouragement, it holds great meaning representing the gratitude an individual feels about their sobriety, and the importance of it presently.
What is "One Day at a Time"
Daily double!
The way addiction is categorized by the medical community.
What is the disease model
When is the most common time someone experiences a relapse?
Within the first 30 days
This iconic musician is one of the top earning deceased celebrities today, still earning over 50 million/year for his music despite dying from complications of prescription drug addiction in 1977
Who is Elvis Presley
Two things that work alongside each other in substance use treatment.
What is therapy and medications
In recovery, I need to consider avoiding old ____________, _____________, and ________________.
What are people, places, and things
What is precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.
Explain the concept of "euphoric recall" in addiction recovery and how it relates to triggers and warning signs.
"Euphoric recall" refers to the selective memory of the positive or pleasurable aspects of past substance use, rather than the negative consequences. It can romanticize or glamorize the idea of using again.
John Belushi was a legendary actor and comedian; overdosed and died from mixing cocaine and heroin in 1982. He was on the original lineup of what longstanding TV show
What is Saturday Night Live
A document that details how you will continue your recovery after you graduate treatment, and how you will avoid triggers and relapse
What is a relapse prevention plan
What is a "pink cloud" in the context of recovery?
A phase where individuals feel euphoric and overly optimistic about recovery, often followed by challenges.