Chemical Dependency
When Natalie was using, she started to need more of a substance to produce the same effect. What is this called?
Tolerance
You attend this weekly to receive and share experiences, strength, and hope.
Meetings
This actor, famous for playing Iron Man, has been open about his long-term recovery journey and sobriety since the early 2000's.
Robert Downey Jr.
What is the formula for Recovery?
Abstinence + Change = Recovery
True/False: Coping skills are only useful for people who have a diagnosed mental health condition.
False
What chemical does the brain release into the bloodstream when drugs and alcohol are used?
Dopamine
Who helps you work through the 12 steps?
Sponsor
This late "Friends" actor bared his soul- and his battle with severe opioid and alcohol addiction- in his memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.
Matthew Perry
Check in with yourself using H.A.L.T. What does this stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Name 3 examples of positive, healthy coping skills
Listening to music, talking to a friend, journaling, drawing...
What are the 3 ways we measure urges?
Frequency, Duration, and Intensity
What is the nickname of the book of alcoholics anonymous?
The Big Book
This Halloween "Scream Queen" has been sober since 1999 and frequently calls her recovery her "greatest accomplishment."
Jamie Lee Curtis
True/False: An intense urge or craving usually lasts between 15-30 minutes if you do not give into it.
True
This practice involves focusing entirely on the present moment, taking note of your thoughts and physical sensations without judgment.
Mindfulness
This brain region is responsible for impulse control, decision-making, and judgement, and it can be damaged by long-term substance use.
Prefrontal Cortex
A group of recovering addicts/alcoholics who support and encourage your sobriety is called the...
Fellowship
This rapper and hip-hop artist released a studio album in 2010 titled "Recovery" featuring the hit single "Not Afraid."
Eminem
What are the 2 main types of triggers?
External and Internal
These limits are necessary to protect your time, energy, and sobriety from toxic relationships or high-risk situations.
Healthy Boundaries
What does P.A.W.S. stand for?
Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms
What are the 3 things they say you should change to strengthen your recovery?
People, Places and Things!
This Aerosmith lead singer struggled with substance use as a teenager, went to rehab in 1986, and later became a prominent advocate for sobriety.
Steven Tyler
What is the main purpose of a relapse prevention plan?
To identify risks ahead of time and specific actions and support ready.
What technique asks you to pause when a craving hits and mentally play out the scenario to its logical conclusion rather than just focusing on the immediate temporary relief?
Playing the tape