Education
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
A group for men and women who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol. Ex. NA, AA, CA….etc
What are 12 Step Fellowships?
1)The user 2)Family 3)Children 4)Co-workers 5)Parents 6)Siblings 7)Friends 8)Community
Who are those affected by substance abuse?
Former Boston Celtic who is now a recovery speaker
Who is Chris Heron
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are triggers
This drug of abuse has been known to cause severe constipation.
What is opiates
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What is the Serenity Prayer
1)Lowered inhibitions 2)Decreased control over motor skills 3)Inability to concentrate and focus 4)Addiction 5)Heart attack; stroke 6)Liver failure; cirrhosis 7)Kidney disease 8)Blackouts
What are the consequences of alcoholism
This artist died partying like it's 1999
Prince
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
What are goals
___________ is the fastest addicting drug
What is nicotine
Which step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your past?
What is step four
1.Addiction 2.Respiratory failure 3.Vomiting 4.Death 5.Drowsiness 6.Reduction of pain 7.Diarrhea 8.Very uncomfortable withdrawal
What are effects of pain killers/opiates
This artist has been sober since 2009. He is know for the albums "Recovery" and "Relapse"
Who is Eminem
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
Live and let live, Keep it simple, One day at a time, Let go and let God are examples of what?
What are 12 step slogans
The following problems occur because of what? -Increase in violence and aggression -Addiction -Drug-induced psychosis -Increase in Respiratory problems -Increase in cardiovascular problems -Risk for HIV, HEP C and TB -Damage to physical appearance
What is Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction
Animal House Actor & Blues Brother who died from cocaine addiction.
Who is John Baluchi
The most commonly abused illicit drug across the nation
Marijuana (cannabis) is the most commonly used illicit substance. This drug impairs short-term memory and learning, the ability to focus, and coordination. It also increases heart rate, can harm the lungs, and may increase the risk of psychosis in vulnerable people. Research suggests that when regular marijuana use begins in the teen years, addiction is more likely: 1 in 6 users, compared to 1 in 9 among adults. In addition, recent research suggests that heavy cannabis use that starts in the teen years is associated with declines in IQ scores in adulthood. More information on marijuana can be found at
Three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship are? (hint, think of H.O.W.)
What are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness.
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, limb spasms,hearing loss and the loss of brain cells are consequences from abusing what type of drugs?
What are inhalants?
Former Dallas Cowboy linebacker turned recovery speaker.
Who is Thomas Henderson - clean for 30 years - arrested for smoking crack and sexual assault - went to jail - then won 28 million in lottery.