Recovery Tools
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.
When "cold-turkeying" off of this substance after developing dependence, and individual may experience sweating, increased heart rate, hand tremors, insomnia, nausea or vomiting, transient visual/tactile/auditory hallucinations or illusions, psychomotor agitation, anxiety, and seizures.
What is alcohol.
A treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences.
What is addiction.
He had several high-profile arrests in the late 1990s and early 2000s while misusing alcohol, cocaine, and heroin and spent time in a California prison and a state-run rehab facility. He also starred in the 2008 movie, Iron Man.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.
What does the WWW stand for in a website browser
What is World Wide Web.
One of these prescribed and federally regulated medications can help an opiate addicted individual start recovering from their addiction and structuring his or her life again.
What is Suboxone, Methadone, or Naltrexone.
This substance often causes increased heart rate and blood pressure, and can lead to abnormal heart rhythms and lethal heart attacks—even in young people who are healthy.
What is cocaine.
A term used to describe the physical and mental symptoms that a person has when they suddenly stop or cut back the use of an addictive substance.
What is withdrawal
This once-Disney star and singer experienced a near-fatal overdose in 2018. The singer shared her experience in a documentary viewable on YouTube.
Who is Demi Lovato.
What geometric shape is used for a stop sign
What is an octagon.
The skill of "reaching out"; to express to another person, often in a vulnerable way, that you may need assistance in order to safely or effectively get through a distressing circumstance.
What is 'asking for help'.
The first offense of this driving violation can result in revocation of licensure for 6-9 months, and potential requirement of IID or treatment for up to one year.
What is an OWI.
The stage of change in which there is no intention to change behavior in the foreseeable future. Many people in this stage don't believe they have a problem.
What is precontemplation.
He was one of America’s best "Friends" from 1994 to 2004, but off-screen, he struggled with alcohol and prescription drug use disorder.
Who is Matthew Perry (OR Chandler Bing)
Which disney princess talked to the most animals?
A relationship between two people, that promotes safety, acceptance, and often stems from relatability. This is often phrased as, "the opposite of addiction".
What is connection.
In 2021, 40 of the 53 toxicity deaths (as of July 2021) in Kenosha County involved the presence what substance.
What is Fentanyl.
“I deserve to reward myself for what I've done,” “I'll just have one and then stop” and “Everyone else is doing it, so it's OK if I do it” are all examples of this.
What are permission-giving thoughts.
This popular singer's well known for his songs "Bennie and the Jets", "Crocodile Rock", and "Rocket Man". He has also been sober for 30 years.
Who is Elton John.
Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita?
What is Switzerland
An individual with lived experience of addiction and recovery, who has been certified to provide additional support for other individuals in early recovery.
What is a Peer Support Specialist.
What is intravenous/IV/injection use.
The effort in trying to protect an addict from facing natural consequences of their drug related problems.
What is enabling.
Daughter of Ozzy, has been navigating recovery from prescription pain medication since the age of 19.
Who is Kelly Osbourne.
How many colors are there in a rainbow?
What is 7.