Support Networks in Recovery
This peer-led support group is for people recovering from drug addiction, following the principles of the 12-step program.
What is Narcotics Anonymous (NA)?
What is the legal Blood Alcohol Limit (BAC) someone can be under and still drive?
0.08%
Alcohol slows down messages from your ________ to your _______. (2 words)
from your BRAIN to your BODY.
Engaging in regular physical activity, like walking or yoga, can help reduce stress and improve mood. This type of activity is called a ____.
What is exercise?
This common mental health disorder is characterized by feelings of persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities.
What is depression?
This animal is the fastest land mammal, capable of reaching speeds up to 60 miles per hour in short bursts.
What is a Cheetah?
This network of people, often consisting of family and friends, plays a vital role in maintaining sobriety by providing encouragement and accountability.
What is a support system?
This percentage of domestic violence cases involve alcohol.
65%
Unlike other drugs, alcohol effects these areas of the brain.
All areas of the brain! Beginning with only a few drinks.
This is the basic nutrient found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, known to boost mood and energy levels naturally.
What are vitamins?
Individuals with this disorder experience excessive worry and fear, often leading to physical symptoms like sweating and shaking.
What is anxiety disorder?
This element, commonly used in thermometers and light bulbs, is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
What is mercury?
This term refers to a relationship between an individual in recovery and a sober mentor who offers guidance and support.
What is a Sponsor or sponsorship?
This percent of people in the U.S. meet criteria for Alcohol use disorder
What is 11%
This area of the brain, responsible for decision making, is the first area to be impaired by alcohol.
Prefrontal cortex.
This practice involves focusing on the present moment without judgment and can help individuals manage cravings and negative emotions.
What is mindfulness?
This mental health disorder involves alternating periods of elevated mood (mania) and depression.
What is bipolar disorder?
This is the only country in the world that is also a continent.
What is Australia?
This type of therapy, in which individuals join together to work on common goals, can be beneficial for those in recovery to share their struggles and successes.
What is group therapy?
According to the WHO, this is how many people die globally every year from alcohol-related causes.
What is 3 million people.
(population of Wisconsin. 6 mill.)
Even minimal (2-3 drinks a day) alcohol consumption leads to the loss of this, most treasured, ability of the brain.
Memory loss.
Binge drinking or excessive drinking over multiple years has been shown to cause early onset of dementia and Alzheimer's, (NIH, 2024).
This technique encourages focusing on positive thoughts and self-talk to challenge negative or addictive thinking patterns.
What is cognitive reframing?
This disorder involves intense and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.
What is a phobia?
This famous 17th-century scientist developed the laws of motion and universal gravitation, laying the groundwork for classical mechanics.
Who is Sir Isaac Newton?
This recovery program improves the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities with their self-empowering, science-informed approach for problematic addictive behaviors.
What is SMART recovery program.
This mental health condition is the most common co-occurring condition in people with alcohol use disorder.
anxiety disorders
This structure of the brain, (where your memory is stored) shrinks with chronic alcohol use. (Chronic meaning use that is problematic and repetitive over a period of time).
What is the Hippocampus?
This is known to be the most dynamic and versatile coping skill for all types of stressors and/or triggers.
What is deep breathing or breathing techniques?
This disorder, often associated with childhood trauma, is characterized by intrusive memories, nightmares, and flashbacks.
What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
The only two countries that use the dollar as their official currency, outside the United States, are Panama and this Pacific island nation.
What is Puerto Rico?