Nutrition And Important Foods In Recovery
Recovery Programs
Consequences
Famous People In Recovery
Recovery Skills
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*Having deficiencies in key nutrients, proteins, and fats.  * Possibility causing health problems

What is mal nutrition

100

Is a practice, a set of tools, a treatment, and a path to healing addiction and the suffering caused by addiction.

Refuge Recovery

100

*The user *Family *Children *Co-workers *Parents *Siblings *Friends *Community

Who are those affected by substance abuse?

100

*A former alcoholic *Born in Vermont  * Had a friend that was a Doctor  *A devoted wife  *wrote a book with his Doctor friend

Who is Bill Wilson

100

What is H.A.L.T

Never get Hungry Angry Lonely Tired 

200

*Also known as Hypoglycemia *Can contribute to depression, anxiety and panic *Can even cause seizures if not regulated

What is low blood sugar

200

*Self management *And *Recovery *Training

What does the acronym for SMART recovery stand for

200

*Lowered inhibitions *Decreased control over motor skills *Inability to concentrate and focus *Addiction *Heart attack; stroke *Liver failure; cirrhosis *Kidney disease *Blackouts

What are the consequences of alcoholism?

200

Almost died from an accidental overdose of the drug methadone in 2007. He later entered rehab, and he celebrated 11 years of sobriety in April 2019.

Eminem

200

*Personal grooming and hygiene  *Focusing on wellness and having an action plan *Following a healthy balanced diet  *Getting enough rest *Managing stress

What is practicing self care?

300

* A nerve cell * A building block of the nervous system * Transmits messages throughout the body

What are Neurons


FYI: Neurons are very important. They cannot supply their own glucose so steady nutrition is key to fuel the neurons so they can work properly.

300

 *A Recovery Program *Secular *Scientific based * Uses Cognitive behavioral therapy 

What is Smart Recovery

300

*Addiction *Respiratory failure *Vomiting *Death *Drowsiness *Reduction of pain *constipation *Very uncomfortable withdrawal

What are effects of pain killers/opiates

300


Who is Lil Peep.

300


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*They are 90 % of the immune system  *Have a number of physiological functions  * Activates the bodies opiate receptor

What are Endorphins 

FYI:  Nutrients make a huge impact on your endorphin levels.  depletion of endorphins can cause depression and impulsivity  and can also make you vulnerable to diseases.

400

_____are encouraged to follow the program by consciously subscribing to the 13 statements each day. Members are asked to spend time each morning and each night before bed, thinking through each statement, how it can be used, and its positive effects. WFS also uses meditation, healthy eating strategies, and other holistic healing forms to promote recovery as well.

What is Women for Sobriety.

400

*Increase in violence and aggression *Drug-induced psychosis *Increase in Respiratory problems  *Anxiety and paranoia  *may stay awake for long periods of time

What is Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction

400

Was a well-known American scientist, politician, writer, and inventor. However struggled with alcohol and opioid abuse throughout his lifetime.  Discussed his SUD throughout his writings, mainly because he did not see it as a problem. Towards the end of his life, he had many painful conditions.Doctors prescribed laudanum to help with the pain.His condition worsened and he wrote, “Little remains of me but a skeleton covered in a skin.”8 He died at the end of 1790 still struggling with substance abuse.

Benjamin Franklin

400

It is actually a slow process that occurs in 3 stages

The three stages of relapse.Emotional, mental, and physical. Being aware of these three stages can help prevent relapse before it occurs.

500

* A depletion of cortisol levels in the body  * can create fatigue, trouble making decisions, trouble concentrating, and anxiety  

What is Adrenal Fatigue

FYI: Cortisol is very important in regulating many things in the body such as metabolism, immune response as well as the bodies response to stress. (such as cravings)

500

This secular group provides a healthy network of peers focused on remaining abstinent prescription/illicit drugs and alcohol 

What is LifeRing

500
  • A rapid heartbeat
  • Pounding in the ears
  • Chest tightness
  • Mood changes
  • Poor balance or coordination
  • Hallucinations
  • Abnormal thoughts 
  • Gel Beads

What is Fentanyl Abuse.

500

* won Academy Awards for Good Will Hunting and Argo and starred as Batman in the DC Comics franchise, has been open about his issues with alcohol. He went to rehab for the first time in 2001 and has called addiction “a lifelong and difficult struggle.” Following a stay at a treatment center in 2018, said on social media, “If you have a problem, getting help is a sign of courage, not weakness or failure.”

Who is Ben Affleck

500

Exercising, Resting,Meditation,Mindfulness. Are all ways to effectively mange this.

What is stress