Addiction
You can go to one of these to be with others in recovery. This can help you to remember that you can get through this. Get other people’s names and numbers to call in case of future cravings and urges.
What are support groups?
Cognitive and physical symptoms that occur after chronic use of a substance is suddenly decreased or stopped completely among people who have developed a tolerance to that substance.
What is withdrawal?
An approach that is based on the principle of operant conditioning - behavior is shaped by its consequences. It is compromised of a broad group of behavioral interventions that provide or withhold rewards quickly in response to at least one measurable behavior (e.g. substance use measured by a drug screen).
What is contingency management?
This actor/comedian who lived in the bay area struggled with addiction and substance abuse. He committed suicide in 2014.
Who is Robin Williams?
Physical effects include increased/irregular heart rate, loss of appetite, dilated pupils, jaw clenching/teeth grinding, headaches, seizures, stroke, heart attack, weakened immune system, poor dental health, and muscle stiffness.
What is methamphetamine?
The oldest known intoxicating substance used specifically for recreational purposes (even dating back to biblical times
What is Alcohol?
Movie about a young woman battling drug addiction, is granted a temporary release from rehab to attend her sister Rachel’s wedding. Kym’s behavior causes strife in the household. Past resentments and hatred threaten to unravel the family. This movie relates a lot to the dynamics between recovering addicts and their supportive families and the importance of providing an environment that encourages healing. Starring Anne Hathaway
What is Rachel Getting Married?
The name of a support group for family members of those struggling with addiction.
What is Al-Anon?
People, places, and things that causes our brains to crave substances. If you are unaware of them, they could lead to relapse. They can be internal or external factors.
What are triggers?
A state of psychological tension in which one is pulled in two different directions: to stay the same or to make changes.
What is ambivalence?
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This Grammy-winning rapper battled a prescription painkiller addiction. He has openly talked about his struggle with addiction between 2002-2008.
Who is Marshall Mathers/Eminem?
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This substance has a biphasic effect, meaning in smaller doses it has a stimulant-like effect on the body but in higher doses it acts as a depressant.
What is alcohol?
Class of drugs used medicinally for thousands of years to relieve physical pain. Nowadays it is often abused to relieve emotional pain.
What are Opiates/Opioids?
This film focuses on a high-flying newspaper columnist with an AUD who ends up in rehab after crashing her car. The movie depicts the lives of the main character and other patients in the rehab center, showing how many can make a total recovery while others struggle with the harsh reality of the world around them. Starring Sandra Bullock?
What is 28 Days?
This type of addiction is when the BODY itself feels a direct need for a drug.
What is Physical Dependency?
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The need to increase the dosage or amount used over time to obtain the same effect.
What is tolerance?
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A therapeutic technique that is achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
What is mindfulness?
This author, who wrote books such as Carrie and The Green Mile struggled with alcohol and prescription drug addiction for years.
Who is Stephen King?
This substance is possibly unsafe when used for a long time or in doses over 400 mg daily. It can cause insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, nausea, increased heart rate, and other side effects. Larger doses might cause headaches, anxiety, and chest pain
What is caffiene?
Even though life may be spiraling out of control with dependency clearly increasing, some people may believe that they are not addicted just because they may be obtaining drugs this legal way.
What is Prescription?
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A biopic shows how this star’s childhood trauma is closely linked to his later problems with mental health and SUDs. The film details his adolescent years and ascent to fame as his struggles with addiction increase. Finally, it depicts him checking in to a drug rehab facility to tackle his substance abuse and make a recovery. Starring Taron Egerton and Bryce Dallas Howard
What is Rocketman?
This type of addiction is when the MIND sends the body a message that it needs more of a drug.
What is Psychological Dependency?
The process by which a poison or toxin is removed from the body and generally medically supervised treatment designed to purge the body of intoxicating or addictive substances.
What is detox?
A dysfunctional relationship in which one person relies on another to an unhealthy extent.
What is codependency?
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This Marvel actor has struggled with alcoholism over the years.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
This substance depresses central nervous system (CNS) and respiratory function. Exposure to it may be fatal. It is estimated to be 80 times as potent as morphine and hundreds of times more potent than heroin
What is fentanyl?
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The vast majority of people who use this legal plant use it as often as 10 or 20 times a day despite knowing it is the number one killer of all addictive substances in the world
What is Tobacco ?
This movie is about a successful musician, Jack, as he helps an aspiring young singer be discovered. His battle with alcoholism worsens and begins to create barriers in his career path and personal life, and the movie shows the tragic consequences of struggling to deal with long-term alcohol abuse. stars Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga
What is A Star is Born?
A desire to use a substance. The feeling of "I want..."
What is a craving?
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A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a role in pleasure, motivation, and learning.
What is dopamine?
The use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies. It is effective in the treatment of opioid use disorders (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) and can help some people to sustain recovery.
What is Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
This Disney Channel star and singer/songwriter first entered treatment in 2010 and has publicly detailed their struggles with alcohol, cocaine, relapse, and overdose through a YouTube docuseries called Dancing With the Devil.
Who is Demi Lovato?
A chronic memory disorder associated with amnesia, caused by a severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B-1), most commonly associated with severe alcohol use disorder.
What is Korsakoff's Syndrome?
Stimulants such as cocaine, speed, and methamphetamine when taken for long periods can induce a mental state of hallucinations and extreme paranoid delusions called:
What is a psychosis?
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In an emotional journey based on a true story, 31-year-old Molly begs her estranged mother for help in overcoming her heroin addiction. The mother and daughter fight to regain the love and trust that once held them together. Starring Mila Kunis.
What is Four Good Days?
DAILY DOUBLE
A powerful drive to use substances. The feeling of "I need..."
What is an urge?
Using another hobby, substance, or activity to replace or substitute feelings/results that we used to get from using.
What is cross addiction?
A drug that binds to and activates receptors in the brain to reduce cravings and aid in maintaining sobriety.
What is an agonist?
This music artist had a hit pop song come out a few years before her death called 'Rehab'
Who is Jamie Lee Curtis?
When a large amount of alcohol is consumed in a short period of time. For men, this is 5 or more drinks within 2 hours, and for women, 4 or more.
What is binge drinking?
As the high felt from this drug use is short-lived, it can be difficult to spot if someone has been using them. However, there are some indicators that someone has been abusing this drug, like, loss of appetite, chronic headaches, mood swings, lethargy, and anxiety
What are whippets?
A biopic of a famous country music legend and his rise to fame in Tennessee. While on tour, he meets the love of his life, singer June Carter. However, things take a turn when he becomes involved in drugs and his marriage to first wife, Vivian, begins to fall apart. June eventually helps him recover from his addiction and he proposes to her in front of a live audience.
What is Walk the Line? (Johnny Cash)
You may have gone backward a little bit but did not completely relapse.
What is a Slip/Lapse/Setback?
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A widespread set of incorrect beliefs, stereotypes, and labels directed at a specific topic, generally negative.
What is Stigma?
A drug that blocks other substances from binding to or activating receptors in the brain, preventing those who take it from achieving a high.
What is an antagonist?
This former child star turned talk show host began drinking alcohol at age 9 and tried cocaine for the first time at 13. She spent over a year in residential treatment and has maintained her recovery since the age of 14 while using her platform to advocate for others struggling with substance use disorder.
Who is Drew Berrymore?
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Withdrawal symptoms from this substance include feeling anxious, depressed, or irritable, tiredness, headaches, dizziness, lack of appetite, and nausea.
What is methamphetamine?
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Within 5 minutes of taking this substance, users may experience increased blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, and dilated pupils. The full effects of this will be felt within 5 to 15 minutes, and the effects typically last between 30 and 45 minutes. A person may experience double vision, auditory and visual hallucinations, or even feel as though they have left their body. Sounds, colors, objects, and time can seem distorted while under the influence
What is DMT?
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This movie is based on real events. It details the life of Nic Sheff, who has a severe addiction to crystal meth, and his father, who attempts to help him become sober. Starring Timothee Chalamet and Steve Carell
What is A Beautiful Boy?