Recovery
Meditation, mindfulness, exercise, therapy, calling a sober friend, and thinking of consequences are all examples of this useful tool in recovery.
What is a coping skill?
What does the big book referred to Alcohol as
an allergy
(2000's) This artist was referred to as the King of Pop, died due to abuse of prescription drugs in 2009
Who is Michael Jackson
Physically addictive substances used daily can bring these uncomfortable physical symptoms
what is Withdrawal
Eric Clapton wrote this song after his 4 year old son died.
What is tears in heaven
A process that begins when you start slipping back into old behavior patterns.
Relapse
Who are the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous?
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
(1990's) Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1900's shot himself in the head in 1994 at the age 27, addicted to heroin
Who is Kurt Cobain
It takes more and more of a substance to get the same effect which often fuels the desire and need for using larger amounts
What is Tolerance
Originally a Bob Dylan song that was released in 1977 and remade by Guns and Roses
Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
The HALT acronym is used to describe the most common stressors during recovery. What does HALT mean?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
To stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety" is known as AA's ____.
Primary Purpose
Pittsburgh born rapper found dead in his Los Angeles home overdosed on Fentanyl, cocaine and alcohol.
Who is Mac Miller
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem, particularly an addiction, is often referred to as this
What is Denial
Released in 1971 by Led Zeppelin
Stairway to Heaven
What Program started in 1953
NA
ON PAGE 64 OF THE BIG BOOK, IT READS THAT __________ IS THE NUMBER ONE OFFENDER.
Resentment
Australian performer whose career spanned from 1992 to 2008 and died before ever seeing his final performance.
Who is Heath Ledger
Every bad choice we make can mean we have to face these later. Addiction can cause people to foolishly ignore these repeatedly
What is Consequences
You probably have danced to this one at least once in your life. It’s an ’80s classic and it is as catchy as they come.
Heaven Is a Place on Earth” by Belinda Carlisle
3 “P's” for Recovery
Passion, power & purpose
There are three sides to the A.A. triangle. What are the words beside each side?
Recovery, Unity, & Service
Three artist who died in the 27 club
Who are Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Jim Morrison, John Michael Basquiat, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Jones
This is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States.
What is Tobacco? (Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)
This 1956 tune is a classic from the one and only Frank Sinatra
Pennies From Heaven