The 12 Steps
We admitted we were powerless over our addiction, and that our lives had become unmanageable
What is the first step?
The active psychoactive chemical found in marijuana
Tetrahydrocannibinol (THC)
This technique is creating logical-sounding excuses for unacceptable behaviors or feelings
What is rationalization?
This actor most known for his role in many marvel movies, spent much of the 90's in and out of rehab, as well as a prison sentence in 1999.
Who is Robert Downey Jr?
A proper relapse prevention plan will have the user identify these two things in order to be prepared to overcome potential relapse.
What are triggers and coping skills?
This step is about inner reflections, and requires us to look inward to identify our resentments and fears
What is the 4th step?
The 2018 Farm Bill legalized this form of the marijuana plant, which has been used to make many products such as rope, certain oils, and even protein powders
What is hemp?
Statements such as "everyone my age smokes" is an example of using this denial technique
What is generalizing?
This rapper had a near fatal overdose on methadone in 2007, often cited as their "wake up call", and entered treatment. The have been sober since 2008 and dedicated 2 albums afterwards to their addiction and recovery afterwards.
Who is eminem?
A family gathering, along with a trained professional, with the purpose of confronting the drug addict and encouraging them to enter treatment.
What is an intervention?
This step involves surrendering our will and ego to a higher power, as we understand it. It’s an act of relinquishing control and placing our faith in a spiritual principle to guide our actions and decisions moving forward.
What is step 3?
Although legal in 33 states for medical purposes, and 11 states recreationally, Marijuana remains illegal nationwide under this type of law.
What is federal law?
Working the first step of NA, which speaks about powerlessness, is helpful in overcoming this denial technique.
What is simple denial?
Starring in popular movies about magic, wizards, and witches, this actor has openly discussed their co-occurring disorders and extreme OCD which contributed to their alcohol use.
Who is Daniel Radcliffe?
Used in MAT (medication assisted treatment) for opiods, this drug has been shown to lower cravings for opiods. It also lowers the effects of opiods used, which has been shown to encourage the user to stop using opiods.
What is suboxone?
This step is about maintaining self-awareness and accountability. It involves regularly assessing our thoughts, actions, and behaviors, and promptly admitting when we’ve veered off course. It’s a practice of honesty, humility, and continual growth.
What is step 10?
Cannabis is the most commonly used federally illegal drug in the United States; with reported use of this many people at least once
What is 52 million or 19%
Blaming is a denial technique used to shift blame away from the user, in order to avoid thoughts and feelings of shame or guilt. This is a defense mechanism also known as this
In the early 2010's, this actor appeared to have a very public meltdown, often using the catchphrase "winning", and was struggling with substance use.
Who is Charlie Sheen?
a network of people who provide practical or emotional assistance, such as family, friends, and professionals
What is a support system?
This step is a prayer for divine intervention. It’s an earnest request for our higher power to help us shed the burdens of our past and lead us toward a brighter future. It’s an act of humility, surrender, and trust in the process of spiritual healing.
What is step 7?
Cannabis likely evolved from hops (Humulus), with evidence of its use dating back millennia, originating near this area in Central Asia
What is the Tibetan Plateau
Himalayan Mountains is also an acceptable answer
Focusing on data, overuse of self-help jargon, or focusing on practical tasks in recovery (such as attending meetings, doing stepwork, etc) in order to avoid sitting with feelings such as grief, anxiety, or shame is an example of this denial technique.
What is intellecualizing?
This actor who starred in a popular sitcom in the 90's and early 2000s, had been suffering on and off with prescription painkiller addiction. They had been sober since 2013, but sadly passed away in 2023 from complications due to an overuse of ketamine.
Who is Matthew Perry?
CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is a goal oriented therapy designed to help change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors by identifying their thoughts and feelings and how it relates to their behaviors. CBT operates on the idea that unhelpful behaviors are this, instead of something we are born with, and can thus can be changed.
What is learned behavior?