Relapse Prevention
It is essential to be aware of these as they can lead to cravings. People, places, and things.
What are triggers- 2 types for an extra 100pts
These groups are held all over the world and are geared around a spiritual solution and working with a sponsor.
What are 12-Step meetings
This famous actor was sent to prison in his 20s as a result of his abuse of substances. He got sober in 2003 and has been a MARVELous hero to show how recovery can lead to stark changes.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.
The percentage of alcohol units in someone’s bloodstream.
What is Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
This rapper started his career with Dr. Dre rapping about vicodin, vodka, and other substances. He has since gotten sober and even had an album titled "Recovery"
Eminem/Marshall Mathers
A naturally occurring stimulant and the chief active principle of tobacco.
What is nicotine
A GROUP of people that are enlisted to help the person remain sober and connected to their recovery. Can be an organization, family, and even friends.
What are sober support groups- (church, SMART, 12-step, sober family, sober friends, IOP, Sober Living)
This type of 12-Step program is focused on all forms of addiction and uses Christian scriptures and ideas in their recovery process.
What is Celebrate Recovery
This famous actor began drinking to handle the stress of stardom and intrusive thoughts associated with OCD. He got sober in 2010 and is best known for his presence in Hogwarts.
Who is Daniel Radcliffe
A powerful and strong desire/urge for alcohol or a substance. A symptom of the abnormal brain adaptions that result from addiction.
What is craving
This famous musician was known for his music, performances, and even some soundtracks for films. He also had his struggles with cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol. He has sponsored other famous people in AA, such as Eminem, since 2009.
Elton John
a negative sentiment that is refelt over time and is considered a trigger for relapse for a person in recovery
What is resentment
Name 3 coping skils that can be used to help prevent relapse, or navigate cravings.
Exercise, working out, prayer, meditation, journaling, calling someone, breathing techniques, mindfulness, grounding techniques, distractions. (other answers may be acceptable if they are valid)
How many meetings is it recommended to go to when you are just starting recovery?
There is a particular number in a particular amount of days.
90 meetings in 90 days
This famous actor and star of movies like "300" and "Chasing Mavericks" entered rehab for painkillers in 2012.
Initials GB
Who is Gerard Butler
When a person affected by a substance use disorder recalls the “good times” associated with substance use and subconsciously negates the recall of the consequences.
What is euphoric recall
The lead singer of this band wrote the book "Scar Tissue" in which he talks about his own experiences with heroin addiction.
Who is Anthony Kiedis, Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Meetings open to individuals outside of AA, including those who do not have alcohol use disorder. Meetings are open to family members, loved ones, and general observers.
What is an open-meeting
Name 3 things that might be added to a relapse prevention plan
Triggers, a list of people to call, safe and dangerous places, coping skills, self-improvement ideas, cravings, support group information, etc...
Name 3 different formats (types) of 12-step meetings
Speaker meeting, Mens Stag, Book Study, Step Meeting, Womens Stag, Candlelight, Participation, Agnostic, etc...
This famous child star developed problems with alcohol and drugs by the age of 14. She has since gone on to play in films with Adam Sandler and even had her own talk show.
Who is Drew Barrymore
A meeting of an individual with a substance use problem with family or other loved ones held to address the problems being caused by the individual’s substance use and typically involves expression of care, concern, and explicit demands for behavioural change or the receipt of addiction treatment.
What is an intervention
This British rock musician struggled with substance abuse and "cocaine" throughout his earlier years. He has over 35 years of sobriety after getting sober at the Hazelden Treatment Center in 1987.
Who is Eric Clapton
Withdrawal symptoms that continue after the initial acute withdrawal from substances.
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
Name three options for continuing care after completing the treatment episode.
IOP, Sober Living, PHP, Continued counseling, continued therapy, 12-step program, support groups. Actions of accountability in outside life, such as regular drug testing/breathalyzer and boundaries with family and friends that protect early recovery.
In the program of S.M.A.R.T. recovery, what does each of the letters stand for?
S. Self
M. Management
A. And
R. Recovery
T. Training
This controversial comedian and actor has been public about his experience with drugs and alcohol and has created videos about his own experience with the 12-step program.
Who is Russell Brand
Someone who has worked through a twelve-step program maintained sobriety, and mentors others on their recovery journeys.
What is a sponsor
This country star, who was married to Nicole Kidman, went to treatment for alcohol and has been sober since 2010
Who is Keith Urban
The disapproval of, or discrimination against, an individual or group based on perceived characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of society.
What is stigma