Music (Name the Song)
In this song, James Arthur conveys the benefits of sobriety. It allowed him to “keep soaring” and “keep song-writing.”
What is “Recovery”?
This American Civil War General and later US president faced significant challenges with alcohol addiction, later advocating for temperance and promoting recovery awareness.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
This medical drama follows a Vicodin addict and his harsh attitude toward patients.
What is “House”?
This soda-pop brand contained small amount of cocaine for an extra energy boost
What is Coca-Cola?
In the song “Starting Over,” the artists sings of the relapse he experienced after nearly three years of recovery. The song details what happened and how he began working toward recovery again.
Who is Macklemore?
Even though overcoming addiction presents challenges, P!nk shows that recovery is the most beneficial outcome in the long run.
What is “Sober”?
This British Prime Minister struggled with alcohol use to manage stress during World War II
Who is Winston Churchill?
A dark comedy centered on a cynical recovering alcoholic and substance-abuse counselor managing his own chaotic sobriety
What is “Loudermilk”?
This psychedelic is used by some indigenous tribes on their spirit journeys
What is peyote?
“Running to Stand Still” narrates the story of a couple who suffers from heroin addiction.
Who is U2?
Eminem raps about the “peaks and valleys” he goes through. He gives addicted individuals the chance to see that it’s normal to experience highs and lows during their journey to recovery.
What is “Going Through Changes”?
These men founded Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935
Who are Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith?
A sitcom following a mother and daughter in recovery who navigate life and support their local AA community
What is “Mom”?
George Washington grew this on Mt. Vernon
What is hemp? (He called it 'hemp'...it was cannabis)
“Fight Song” turned into an anthem for anyone who needs the reminder not to let others stand in their way of success.
Who is Rachel Platten?
Linkin Park sings about how damaging drug use is to an individual. It often feels the addicted individual confused and feeling helpless.
What is “Breaking the Habit”?
This German psychologist initially advocated for cocaine as a useful therapeutic agent until he realized its harmful effects
Who is Sigmund Freud?
A teen drama following a high school student who chooses to live in a sober living facility rather than face expulsion
What is “Recovery Road”?
This sport traces back to prohibition when bootleggers had to outrun police.
What is NASCAR?
“Life is Beautiful” encourages listeners to open their eyes and cease seeking substances that can adversely affect their lives.
Who is Sixx A.M.
Florence Welch normalizes the desires people feel even when they are toxic.
What is “Hunger”?
These physicians pioneered methadone maintenance therapy for opioid addiction
Dr. Vincent Dole and Dr Marie Nyswander
A documentary TV series with episodes profiling one or two people struggling with substance use recording their daily lives in the days before being confronted by friends and family
What is “Intervention”?
This was largely produced by women in 7000BCE to promote the production and expression of breast milk
What is beer?
“Demons” portrays addiction as what it is: a chronic mental health condition that is surmountable but requires intervention and rehabilitation.
Who is Keney Chesney