Facts
Alcohol is classified as this type of drug because it slows down the central nervous system.
What is a depressant?
Alcohol often lowers these, causing people to make risky decisions.
What are inhibitions?
This actor plays Bill Wilson in the movie.
Who is James Woods?
This theme appears throughout the film: isolation vs this healthier alternative.
What is connection?
This word describes something that increases the urge to drink.
What is a trigger?
This organ is most commonly damaged by long-term alcohol use.
What is the liver?
Blackouts affect this ability.
What is memory?
Bill Wilson is one of the founders of this recovery fellowship.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
One major lesson from the movie is that addiction can affect people regardless of this.
What is social status/success/background?
Calling a sponsor, going for a walk, or attending group are examples of these.
What are coping skills?
Drinking large amounts of alcohol over time can impact this part of the body responsible for thinking and judgment.
What is the brain?
Alcohol can worsen these two mental health symptoms.
What are anxiety and depression?
This doctor helped co-found AA with Bill W.
Who is Dr. Bob Smith?
This emotion often keeps people from asking for help.
What is shame?
This recovery principle means taking things “one day at a time.”
What is focusing on the present day/current moment?
This term describes needing more alcohol to feel the same effects.
What is tolerance?
This term describes drinking to avoid emotions or stress.
What is self-medicating?
In the movie, Bill struggles with this issue even after achieving success.
What is alcoholism/addiction?
The movie shows that recovery is a process, not this.
What is a quick fix?
This feeling often leads people to isolate and increases relapse risk.
What is shame?
This dangerous condition can happen when someone suddenly stops heavy alcohol use.
What is withdrawal?
Name one way alcohol can affect relationships.
Conflict; Trust issues; Isolation; Communication problems; Neglect
The movie emphasizes this important recovery idea: addicts recover best when they have this.
What is support/community/connection?
Bill’s recovery improves when he becomes honest about this.
What is his addiction/his struggles/his feelings?
Name one healthy coping skill for stress besides using alcohol.
Exercise; Meditation; Journaling; Calling support; Meetings; Deep breathing