common addictions
mental health disorder and addiction that causes purging/vomiting due to body image concerns
bulimia
She was a 17-year-old actress on family-friendly TV who was in the movie camp rock when, she says, she first used cocaine
Demi Lovato
name one harm reduction technique
anything from harm reduction page
who are some people you can reach out to when having urges or cravings to do your addictive behavior?
counselor, peer supporter, or friend
Facebook Instagram or snap chat are examples
things that are hard to stop scrolling through
social media
Pop singer known for her popular songs poker face and and bad romance, she has struggled with self-harm
Lady gaga
name another harm reduction technique
anything on the harm reduction page
groups led by peers in recovery of substance use and alcoholism often held at churches
AA and NA meetings
cutting, burning or other ways of using physical pain to cope with emotional pain
self-harm
Singer known for his new song "winning streak" has struggling with alcohol addiction and substance use
Jelly Roll
weighing the ____ and ____ of stopping an addiction can help with decision making in the moment
pros and cons
A support line that can be called or texted when in crisis and having urges to self-harm for example or other risky behaviors
crisis line 988
when you can't stop picking up unneeded items at the store and buying them
shopping addiction
While known for his basketball prowess, he also faced challenges with gambling, particularly in the 1990s, and has been known to bet on sports and at casinos.
Michael Jordan
How may getting rid of items related to an addiction help with addiction cravings or urges?
It reduces the temptation and accessibly which reduces chance of impulsive risky behaviors
a peer who is in recovery who can be a role model
mentor, sponsor, or peer supporter
obsessive betting persistent and problematic behavior that leads to significant distress or impairment in various areas of life.
gambling addiction
well known rapper that has struggled with an addiction to pain killers
One of his well known songs is
Loose yourself
Eminem
Name a positve way of thinking to reduce extreme feelings of guilt after a relapse or feelings of being defeated
ex recovery is not a straight uphill line. everyone's recovery looks different, give yourself grace when you are doing the best you can
and play "winning streak"
What is another example of a support option you would use?
anything