Basic Recovery Questions
What two substances cause the most deaths in the Western World?
Tobacco and Alcohol
It ______ if you _________
What is it works if you work it
Per recent research, how long does it take to break a habit?
What is 18 to 254 days
What is the baffling feature of alcoholism?
utter inability to leave it alone, no matter how great the necessity or the wish.
This musician got sober after his bandmate died of heroin overdose. He is best known for giving it away now.
Who is Anthony Kiedis
She was a child actress who abused drug and alcohol. She wrote the autobiography called "Little Girl Lost"
Who is Drew Barrymore
A person can't become addicted to drugs or alcohol if they only try it one time.
False
Progress not __________
What is Progress not perfection
What is recovery?
What is managing your addiction and regaining control of your life
What is the "birthday" of AA?
June 10th 1935
The former Beatle has openly struggled with addiction and mental health issues. .
Who is Paul McCartney
This famous actor starred in The Hangover and A Star is Born. His struggled with alcohol abuse progressively worsened during his rise to fame.
Who is Bradley Cooper
Giving yourself a "time out" is apart of negative thoughts
False
It's anger management
If you sit in the ___________ long enough you'll eventually get a ___________
What is if you sit in the barber's chair long enough you'll eventually get a haircut.
Awareness, Acceptance, Action
What is the spiritual foundation of AA?
Anonymity.
This pop singer has been sober for over 10 years, and has been open about her struggles with addiction, and how she was able to overcome it. She said in a statement "I thought I was an alcoholic"
Who is Pink
After a routine plastic surgery this famous actress became addicted to opioids.
Hint: She starred in Scream
Who is Jamie Lee Curtis
Besides tobacco, the number one thing most American's are addicted to is:
Alcohol
Don't quit ___________ before the miracle
What is Don't quit 5 minutes before the miracle
There are five stages of change in recovery. Name four of the five stages.
1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
What is the doctors name who wrote the doctors opinion?
Dr. William D. Silkworth
This 72 year old rock musician battle with alcohol and drugs began in the 1970's. He's been sober for about 7 years and stated on a interview, "I thought I would be drinking until I die".
Who is Ozzy Osbourne
She is a famous actress and musician, known for her roles on Disney. She entered rehab for the first time at seventeen due substance abuse struggles.
Who is Demi Lovato.
Name three signs of alcohol overdose.
Vomiting, blacking out, passing out, cold and clammy skin, slurring, lack of muscle coordination.
Take what ________ and ________ the rest
What is Take what you like and leave the rest
What is NOT one of the 3 main factors of why some people become addicts? Biology, environment, education, development?
Education.
According to the forward of the Big Book, what percentage of alcoholics who came to A.A. achieved total sobriety?
25%
This country music singer relapsed on alcohol just months after his wedding.
Who is Keith Urban
This actress previously struggled with cocaine abuse before getting sober. She was the first black news anchor in Nashville, and known for her popular TV talk show.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?