Education
Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
Stop attending services, isolation, behavior changes, social breakdown
What are signs of relapse?
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are triggers
This actor/comedian who lived in the bay area struggled with addiction and substance abuse. He committed suicide in 2014.
Who is Robin Williams?
The "Miracle on 34th Street" took place in this U.S. city.
What is New York City?
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 a relapse prevention plan
Having a strong desire to consume s particular substance
What is a craving?
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
What are goals
This president had Alzheimer's or dementia.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
Noel means this in French
What is Christmas?
___________ is the fastest addicting drug
What is nicotine
Knowing your triggers, participating in services, practicing self-care, having a support system, being aware of people, places, and things,
What is relapse prevention?
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
What is H.A.L.T.
This author, who wrote books such as Carrie and The Green Mile, struggled with alcohol and prescription drug addiction for years
Who is Stephen King?
The color of the Grinch.
What is green?
_______________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
Eating healthy, getting enough sleep, seeing the doctor, treating co-occurring disorders, attending meetings, healthy boundaries.
What is self care?
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward
The singer songwriter of Piano Man struggled with alcohol abuse for years before entering rehab.
Who is Billy Joel?
The first name of Scrooge
What is Ebenezer?
The most commonly abused drug across the nation
What is Marijuana
Three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship are? (hint, think of H.O.W.)
What are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness.
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
(this is a question with many answers. Must answer in form of question still). What is (are) a sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc.
This actress who is most well known for playing Princess Leia has spoken out about having bipolar disorder and was in recovery from cocaine and prescription drug abuse.
Who is Carrie Fisher?
The names of all nine reindeer.
Who are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.