True or False?
Engaging in self- forgiveness helps shed cravings that often accompanies addiction.
FALSE; engaging in self-forgiveness helps shed the GUILT that often accompanies addiction.
What is the name of the "holiday" that the Hispanic culture celebrates to honor their deceased loved ones?
Dia De Los Meurtos (Day of the dead)
a practice of regularly recording thoughts, feelings, experiences, and reflections.
Journaling
This previous president was known to drink heavily in his youth, and he is reported to have used cocaine prior to 1974. In 1999, he had reportedly had no alcohol for the preceding thirteen years.
George W Bush
Recognizing personal ______ and ____ foster honesty, a key component on overcoming denial.
strengths and weaknesses
which of the titles below are NOT one of the areas listed that you need to focus on during for life after treatment?
a. Coping Skills
b. Purpose
c. Gratitude
d. mental health
c. Gratitude
Connecting with supportive individuals, such as family, friends, or support groups, can provide encouragement and a sense of community.
Social Support
This actor has publicly discussed his use of marijuana, particularly for pain relief after a 2008 car accident. has expressed that he'll consume marijuana in various ways: eating, drinking, smoking, and even snorting it.
He is known for his role in Bruce almighty, Shawshank redemption, and the bucket list.
Morgan freedman
What does the Yellow light mean?
Wait and Assess. Check in with yourself.
Large surges of ________ "teach" the brain to seek drugs at the expense of other, healthier goals and activities.
Dopamine
statements that reinforce positive thoughts about oneself.
Positive affirmations
She used drugs in her early twenties, all the way until the 1980s when she started her talk show.
Oprah
True or False?
The red light is your sign to think immediately when emotions are overwhelming.
_______ often resides in parts of the brain and body that can be difficult to reach with words alone.
Trauma
intentionally engaging the diaphragm to expand the lungs and increase lung capacity. This helps to reduce stress and anxiety by calming the nervous system.
Deep breathing exercises
This rapper told Howard Stern in 2008 that he had stopped smoking and drinking. But he became addicted to OxyContin in 2010 after undergoing a number of oral surgeries.
T.I.
The green light means to _____, but with _____ and ________.
proceed, awareness, and calm
True or False?
Maintaining sobriety is a lifelong commitment that requires some effort, self-awareness, and a toolbox of healthy coping strategies.
False; Maintaining sobriety requires DAILY effort.
a set of actions you perform every day, like waking up at the same time or hitting the gym each evening.
Daily Routine
this singer battle with addiction was widely reported in the years before her premature death in 2012 due to atherosclerotic heart disease exacerbated by cocaine use.
Whitney Houston