What two substances cause the most deaths in the Western World?
Tobacco and Alcohol
According to scientists, it takes how many months does it take for the brain to return to normal after SUD?
18 months
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
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
This actor is known for roles in "The Hunger Games". He died in 2014 of an apparent Heroin, Cocaine, Benzodiazepine, and Amphetamine overdose.
Who is Philip Seymour Hoffman
A person can't become addicted to drugs or alcohol if they only try it one time.
False
Name at least three different MAT medications.
Suboxone, Methadone, Vivatrol, Sublicade, Lucemyra
Progress not __________
What is Progress not perfection
What is recovery?
What is managing your addiction and regaining control of your life
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
legendary singer and songwriter best-known for Purple Rain. He died of a fentanyl overdose.
Who is Prince
Giving yourself a "time out" is apart of negative thoughts
False
It's anger management
Name two methods of SUD treatment.
Medication, therapy, group therapy, sober support, meetings, sponsor, spirituality etc
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
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
An actor known for roles on Saturday Night Live and National Lampoon’s Animal House, died of a overdose from a combination of Heroin and Cocaine in 1982.
Who is John Belushi
Besides tobacco, the number one thing most American's are addicted to is:
Alcohol
What are some signs someone may experience that can make them realize they are becoming physically dependent on a substance? Name three.
Using more than you intend to, withdrawal, higher tolerance, decrease activity or less interest in day to day activities, depression, anxiety, craving and triggers, engaging in high risk behaviors.
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
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.
This “Rehab” singer previously battled addictions to Heroin, Ecstasy, Cocaine, Ketamine and alcohol. She also suffered bulimia. At 27, in 2011
Who is Amy Winehouse
Name three signs of alcohol overdose.
Vomiting, blacking out, passing out, cold and clammy skin, slurring, lack of muscle coordination.
What are some risk factors that contribute to someone using or being dependent on substances?
Family history of SUD, abuse, environmental or community issues, stress, mental health and lack of resources for mental health, poverty, rejection from family or other loved ones, academic difficulties, finding it hard to relate to peers, lack of family involvement, peer pressure, accidents or injuries that require being prescribed addictive medications, etc.
Take what ________ and ________ the rest
What is Take what you like and leave the rest
Which is NOT one of the 3 main factors of why some people become addicts? Biology, environment, education, development?
Education.
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?
This Glee actor had a history of substance abuse starting at age 12. After multiple failed attempts at completing rehab. He died in 2013 of an alcohol and heroin overdose.
Who is Corey Monteith