Addiction 101
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Addiction 102
12 Steps
100

-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence

What is addiction?

100

This Iron Man had several high profile arrests in the late 90's/early 2000s during his addiction to alcohol, cocaine, and heroin. He has been in recovery since 2002.

Robert Downey Jr.

100

True/False:

In order to have truly forgiven someone, you cannot harbor any resentment or ill-will towards them. 

True. Forgiveness does not mean what they did was ok, but that it no longer controls our life.

100

This causes more deaths among people aged 25-64.

What is Drug Overdoses

100

What is Step 1?

We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.

200

Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in.

What is Relapse Prevention Plan?

200

This famous wizard struggled with alcohol to the point where he was intoxicated for much of the filming of his final three films in the Harry Potter series. He has been sober since 2010.

Daniel Radcliffe

200

What is the difference in guilt and shame?

Guilt is: I did something bad.

Shame is: I am bad.

200

True or False:

Prescription drug are safer alternative to street drugs.  

False.

Even with prescription drugs, you don't know how you will be affected. 

200

What is Step 2?

Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

300

What is dopamine?

A neurotransmitter chemical that communicates messages between the brain and the rest of the body. It is involved in pleasurable reward and motivation, behavior, movement, memory, attention, sleep, mood, and learning.

300

This co-founder of Motley Crue was declared clinically dead after a heroin overdose in 1987. He has been sober since 2001.

Nikki Sixx

300

What is your motivation for recovery?

*** Everyone must answer. ***

300

Which of the following drugs carries a greater danger in fatal overdose: alcohol, marijuana, or mushrooms.

Alcohol

300

What is Step 3?

Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.

400

How does substance use impact dopamine?

When you first use, it skyrockets the dopamine levels. Once you stop using, it plummets.

400

This FRIENDS star recently passed away, He once reported spending $9 million dollars over the course of his life on treatment. He reported that he had gotten sober in 2021.

Matthew Perry - Chandler Bing

400

True/False:

Guilt is a normal, healthy feeling.

True. It lets you know you made a mistake and that you violated your own morals or values. 

400

Which organ absorbs most of the alcohol consumed?

The small intestine (80%). The stomach absorbs only 20%.

400

True/False:

Isaiah House is a certified AA/NA meeting.

False. We are not affiliated with either program, but we do find there are things everyone can learn from reviewing the 12 Steps.

500

What is PAWS?

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome. These are symptoms, psychological and/or emotional, that persist for weeks or months after ending substance use. They are different and last longer than physical withdrawal symptoms.

500

This famous skateboarder and prankster spent his 19th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 32nd, 33rd, 34th, and 35th birthdays in a jail or treatment. On May 25th, he will celebrate 8 years of sobriety.

Brandon Novak of Jackass

500

What are some of your goals you are currently working on?

*** Everyone must answer. ***

500

Name 3 signs of a alcohol poisoning.

Vomiting, blacking out, passing out, cold/clammy skin, death, slurring speech, lack of muscle coordination.

500

True/False:

Everyone must work through the steps in order to truly be sober.

False. What works for some, may not work for others. That is why Ethan Health provides individualized treatment.