Recovery 1
Most common addiction in the US...
What is alcohol?
Estimated 27.9 million people ages 12 and older in the U.S. have an alcohol use disorder (AUD). This means nearly 1 in 10 Americans struggles with an addiction to alcohol, making it the most common substance use disorder in the country
This actor from Iron Man and the Marvel films has been candid about his recovery after years of substance use and legal troubles earlier in life.
Robert Downey Jr.
Process by which the body rids itself of a drug...
What is Detoxification?
What is the drug used to reverse an overdose?
What is Naloxone or Narcan
A professional specializing in treating mental & emotional disorders is known as...
What is a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Therapist, or Counselor?
Alcohol affects which organ the most?
What is liver
Return to substance use after a period of sobriety
What is a Relapse?
What is the fastest addicting drug...
What is Nicotine?
This award-winning rapper and producer has spoken about overcoming addiction and rebuilding his life through recovery.
Eminem
Gives you too much time to be with your own thoughts
What is isolation/boredom?
Feelings of extreme sadness, shame, guilt and/or dispair...
What is Depression?
Feelings of worry, uneasiness, or dread...
What is Anxiety?
When you take more of a substance to achieve the same affects you have built a
What is tolerance
Person who guides you through the steps and principals of recovery
What is a sponsor or sober support?
Violent or aggressive behavior within the home.
What is Domestic Violence?
This actor and former professional wrestler has openly discussed his recovery journey and often speaks about gratitude and sobriety in interviews.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Something that makes you want to use
What are triggers
What does MAT stand for?
What is Medication assisted treatment
What are some ways to stay motivated in recovery.
goals, reminders, support, rewards
What does HALT stand for?
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
This coping skill involves noticing thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment and is often used to reduce cravings and anxiety.
What is mindfulness
A powerful desire for something that usually passes.
What is a Craving?
This pop superstar celebrated years of sobriety after publicly sharing her struggles with addiction and mental health.
Demi Lovato
1st symptom experienced as a sign you're developing a substance abuse disorder...
what is Increased tolerance?
What is Crosstalk?
What is two people engaging in a private conversation during a meeting?
In pop culture it is often said that this is the definition insanity?
What is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results
This communication skill includes expressing needs clearly, respectfully, and honestly without aggression.
What is assertive communication
This recovery support approach pairs individuals with others who have lived experience in recovery for encouragement and guidance.
What is peer support
With continued substance abuse, the brain will stop producing this brain chemical that enables pleasure..
What is Dopamine?
This television host and former child star frequently shares about her long-term sobriety and recovery journey with audiences. Due to her early introduction to Hollywood, her addictions started at age 11.
Drew Barrymore
Stress disorder AFTER traumatic event...
What is PTSD?
This recovery concept refers to returning to old thinking patterns or emotional behaviors before a physical relapse occurs.
What is "stinkin thinkin" or emotional relapse
This evidence-based therapy commonly used in recovery helps people identify and challenge unhealthy thought patterns.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
What are the 4 F's of the acute stress response. (Hint we usually use 2 of the words in the name)
What are Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn
This recovery tool is a written strategy outlining warning signs, coping skills, support contacts, and actions to prevent relapse.
What is a relapse prevention plan