How well do you know these OLD songs?
Who does Whitney Houston want to dance with?
Somebody!
From the packet: What does the acronym H.A.L.T. stand for in recovery?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
From the packet, what is another way to refer to "anti-drug/anti-drink"?
coping skill or self-care, but let's talk about the difference and overlap on these.
This too _____ ____.
shall pass
This “Iron Man” actor has spoken openly about his struggles with addiction and his road to recovery, including time in prison before his career resurgence.
Robert Downey, Jr.
What did LL Cool J's mama say?
I'm gonna know you out
From the packet: What percentage of people in recovery relapse due to pressure from others?
one third
This doctor narrates and created the film Pleasure Unwoven.
Dr. Kevin McCauley
It works __ ___ ____ __.
if you work it.
This actor, who played Chandler Bing on Friends, detailed his battle with opioids and alcohol in his memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.
(may he rest gently)
Matthew Perry
What did Elton John want the tiny dancer to do?
Hold him closer
From the video: This is the part of the brain which helps with decision-making and self-control.
Prefontal cortex, or frontal cortex, or frontal lobe are all acceptable answers.
What does the acronym PAWS stand for?
Post Acute Withrawl Syndrome
Grant me serenity to ______ ___ ______ _ ______ ______,
accept the things I cannot change
He created the 8 Mile soundtrack and the album Recovery after overcoming a serious addiction to prescription pills.
Eminem or Marshall Mathers
Who was NOT Michael Jackson's lover?
Billie Jean
From the video: This part of the brain is called the "go" system and is focused on survival behaviors.
Midbrain or amygdala are acceptable answers.
Name three PAWS symptoms
Inability to think clearly
§ Memory problems
§ Emotional overreactions or numbness
§ Sleep disturbances
§ Physical coordination problems
§ Stress sensitivity
Any others? Let's discuss this :)
We aim for progress, not __________.
perfection
What book does Stephen King famously claim he has no memory of writing due to alcohol and drug use?
Cujo
What will George Michael never do again?
Never gonna dance again.
From the video: According to the film (Pleasure Unwoven), addiction priortizes drug use over what?
Essential survival needs. Food, water, shelter. Human survival.
To manage circular thinking (fixating), you can interrupt the cycle by doing this:
(The feeling of craving is a version of fixating or circular thinking)
do something different, talk to a friend, listen to music, call a sponsor, go for a walk, write, etc.
Just ___ _____.
Just for today.
This author said “You can't find a solution until you admit there's a problem.” He writes many characters into his novels who struggle with addiction such as the character Jack Torrance.
Who is Stephen King