intertwined
Unhealthy, obsessive "relationship addiction" where one person's emotional state depends entirely on another, frequently described as losing oneself in a partner.
What is codependency?
Complex behavior that can lead us to procrastinate, set unrealistic standards, or rationalize behaviors that hold us back in life.
What is self sabotage?
The "troublemaker" who deflects attention away from the addict by acting out or getting into trouble, serving as a distraction.
Who is the scapegoat?
The 26 year old rapper died in 2018 from an accidental overdose involving alcohol, cocaine and fentanyl-laced oxycodone,
Who is Mac Miller?
A powerful, addictive, central nervous system depressant produced by fermentation of yeast.
What is alcohol?
What is the correct response to "Lambo"
Group Hug , Breakthrough, or Friendo
What year was NA founded?
When is 1953?
Paying off your partner’s debt, Covering for a partner who is dealing with substance abuse, or Making excuses for a partner always being late are example of this
What is enabling?
This fear can paralyze us, leading to the avoidance of important tasks in our lives. This fear may stem from a deep concern about others’ opinions, which can ultimately lead us to avoid taking risks that could lead to success
What is fear of failure?
Keeping distance to feel safe, but sometimes at the cost of connection.
This actress from Halloween has spoken openly about her recovery from opioid addiction and has over 20 years of sobriety.
Who is Jamie Lee Curtis?
Drugs in this category include cocaine, amphetamines and caffeine
What are stimulants?
When you try to squash cravings by thinking about what happens if you drink or use drugs. what happens after that? and after that? and after that? ....
What is playing the tape through?
A psychological term often used to describe having no personal boundaries or taking on a partner's emotions as one's own
What is enmeshed, or enmeshment?
A common form of self-sabotage. This is when we avoid tasks, often due to fear of discomfort, failure, or inadequacy. This can lead to missed opportunities, increased stress, and feelings of regret, especially as unfinished tasks accumulate
What is procastination?
Usually the oldest child, who strives for perfection, overachieves, and acts responsible to mask the dysfunction, often experiencing high anxiety.
Who is the Hero?
Which Olympic athlete, known as the most decorated Olympian of all time, sought professional help after a 2014 DUI arrest and later became a vocal advocate for mental health and recovery?
Who is Michael Phelps?
The oldest known intoxicating substance used specifically for recreational purposes
What is alcohol?
The abbreviated form of these warning signs are called HALT
Hungry Angry Lonely Tired
This is the goal of a relationship and is the opposite of codependent.
What is interdependent?
Putting others’ needs before our own. Many of us engage in this behavior at the expense of personal wellbeing. Driven by a fear of abandonment or the desire for approval, some take on too many commitments, leading to burnout and resentment
Who are People pleasers?
Uses humor, charm, or acting silly to break tension and distract from the pain of the addiction.
Who is the scapegoat?
Which iconic actor, known for roles in Pulp Fiction and The Avengers, has been sober for nearly 25 years and says recovery strengthened his approach to acting?
Who is Samuel L Jackson?
This neurotransmitter is closely linked to the mind's reward system and is commonly associated with pleasure and reinforcement.
What is dopamine?
This person is abstinent from substances but still engages in the same negative attitudes, behaviors, and emotional patterns as during active addiction.
Who is a Dry Drunk?
Avoidant, Ambivalant, Secure, Insecure, and Disorganized are different types of these.
What are attachment Styles?
Individuals may feel that they have to achieve impossible standards or avoid the task altogether. This pursuit of flawlessness can lead to chronic self-doubt and avoidance behaviors when their feels unachievable
What is a perfectionist/perfectionism?
When tension between two people is “offloaded” onto a third person.
What is triangulation?
Died on December 8, 2019, at age 21, due to an accidental overdose of oxycodone and codeine.
Who is Juice Wrld?
This substance leads to mental health disorders in 1 in 10 users and addictive behavior in 30% of regular users, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse
What is Marijuana?
The shortened version of this is called DBT.
What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?