Recovery History
A 12 step program that started in the Annapolis area in the early 80's.
What is Chemically Dependants Anonymous or CDA?
A key neurotransmitter involved in motivation and reward.
What is Dopamine?
1935
When was AA founded?
What are some holiday sobriety tips?
Daily Double :)
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), which started in 1989, is a national observance held every ___ to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.
What is September?
Taking probiotics
Eating foods rich in tyrosine
Exercise
Getting enough sun
Listening to music
What are natural ways to boost dopamine?
Bill W and Dr. Bob.
Who were the founders of AA?
This Home Alone Star turned to drugs at an early age after having enormous acting success, but is now in recovery
Who is Mcauley Culkin?
Who is credited with starting Narcotics anonymous?
Gaba receptors
What receptors do alcohol and benzos bind with?
A Christian organization the was influential on the development of the 12 steps.
It was founded by American Lutheran minister Frank Buchman in 1921. Buchman believed that fear and selfishness were the root of all problems. He also believed that the solution to living without fear and selfishness was to "surrender one's life over to God's plan"
What is the Oxford group?
This actress in recovery starred in a few holiday movies. They include Trading Places, Christmas with the Kranks and Knives Out.
Who is Jamie Lee Curtis?
Freud recommends this to treat alcoholism and morphine addiction (1880s).
What is cocaine?
An antiepileptic drug that has the potential to be used in the management of cocaine dependence.
What is Topamax?
This famous Swiss psychiatrist, psychotherapist and psychologist who founded the school of analytical psychology corresponded regularly with Bill W and was another influence on the creation of AA.
Who is Carl Jung?
This NFL Head coach has spoken openly about his recovery from alcohol use disorder.
Who is Mike Daniels the head of The Miami Dolphins?
Being a disease first surfaced early in the 19th century. In ___, the American Medical Association (AMA) de- clared alcoholism an illness, and in 1987, the AMA and other medical organizations officially termed addiction a disease
What is 1956?
Excessive use of drugs and alcohol affect the neurotransmitters in the Basal Ganglia. This part of the brain is also referred to as _______.
What is the reward circuit or pleasure center?
1942 San Quentin California
When and where was the first AA prison group?
The Bermuda triangle of recovery.
What is the time between Thanksgiving and New Years. Some studies suggest relapse rates around the Holidays are 150%.