Addiction 101
Addiction is commonly described as a disease that is primary, chronic, fatal and this.
What is progressive.
A necessary relapse prevention skill set which includes: eating healthy, getting enough sleep, exercise, etc.
What is Self-Care.
The neurotransmitter most related to the reward zone pathway in my brain is this.
What is Dopamine.
The only requirement for membership.
What is the desire to stop drinking/using.
After a long history of addiction and drug/alcohol related music, this American rapper produced an Album related to his Recovery. Also known as Mars' most popular chocolate candy.
Who is Eminem.
Addiction is characterized by the loss of this.
What is control.
Sobriety works best if I have all three of these qualities.
What is Honesty, Open-Mindedness and Willingness.
[the H.O.W. of the program]
These play a major role in how the brain sends and receives messages.
What are neurotransmitters.
They say this is the most important person at any meeting.
The New Comer.
This musician, who had a $16k/week heroin addiction, has maintained sobriety since 1987, even after his son fell nine stories to his death.
Who is Eric Clapton.
Believing you don't really have a problem with certain substances even though you do.
What is Denial.
What 5 coping skills can you use in order to prevent relapse [30 seconds to answer, there are multiple answers :) ]
What are: distraction, calling someone, meetings, exercise, HALT, etc.
When our reward pathway adjusts the hedonic set point to reflect the elevated dopamine levels of our substance use and now normal pleasures are no longer pleasurable it is called this.
What is Anhedonia.
This is the town in which Bill W. and Dr. Bob met for the first time.
What is Akron, OH.
This Oscar-nominated actor got sober during the making of Wedding Crashers in 2005.
Who is Bradley Cooper.
Cravings, using dreams, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, irritability, anxiousness and difficulty sleeping are common and normal symptoms of this.
What is PAWS [post acute withdrawal syndrome].
This technique is used to interrupt a craving by focusing on something else.
What is a distraction technique.
This is the Period [commonly used slang term] between 15-45 days of recovery where the brain overcompensates and produces too much of the feel good neurotransmitter.
What is the 'Pink Cloud'.
This is considered 'The Number One Offender'.
What is Resentment.
This song, titled after a common AA slogan, was written by Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh after more than 20 years of recovery.
What is One Day at a Time.
This symptom means that people think excessively about the substance as well as planning how to obtain it, when or where use will occur and how to hide it from others.
What is Preoccupation.
This group of techniques from CBT [Cognitive Behavioral Therap] that can be utilized to manage mental health symptoms as well as cravings. An electrician also perform this.
What are 'grounding techniques'.
Brain chemistry changes as the result of prolonged substance use. This process also occurs in recovery. The changes in the brain are referred to as this. This decreases as we age.
What is Neuroplasticity.
Sobriety is a Journey, not this.
What is a Destination.
This male actor got sober in 1991 after his first attempt, is not shy about his recovery and has starred in many movies including Shaft, Coach Carter and The Negotiator.
Who is Samuel Jackson.