People in Recovery
The founders of AA
Who is Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
It ________ if you ________ it.
It works, if you work it
This is the most commonly abused drug in the United States.
Alcohol
This is used to combat opioid overdose.
narcan
This increases as one continues to use, requiring one to need more of the substance to feel the same high.
This well-known musician decided to change his life and get clean after Indiana teen, Ryan White, contracted AIDS through a blood transfusion in the 1980s.
Hint: He is Eminem's sponsor
Who is Elton John
Keep it _____, stupid.
Simple
The most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S.
Marijuana
This can be internal or external and is a provocation to relapse.
Trigger
Share at least two pieces of advice or encouragement you would give to someone else starting on their recovery journey.
You are worthy and deserving of living a life free of drugs/alcohol, you can do difficult things, this does not define you, ask for help, go to meetings, get involved in the community, find fulfillment, don't give up, practice self-care, develop at least 2 healthy coping skills, etc.
Famous Disney star. She entered rehab for the first time at 17 years old due to cocaine addiction.
Who is Demi Lovato?
Don't quit before the ______.
Miracle
this synthetic stimulant that is addictive and can cause considerable health adversities that can sometimes result in death, extreme dental issues and paranoia
What is Meth
This therapy is used to teach clients connections between their thoughts, feelings, and actions to increase awareness of how these things impact recovery and substance use.
CBT
This type of communication includes I statements, gets you wants and needs communicated along with respecting the other individual
Assertive communication
premier actress in the fifties and early sixties. Monroe struggled with physical ailments growing up and was the victim of sexual abuse. Her doctor prescribed vodka to help with her pain.6
Marylin Monroe
Take what you _____ and ____ the rest
Take what you like and leave the rest
sold as “herbal incense” and “potpourri” and can cause tachycardia (elevated heart rate), elevated blood pressure, unconsciousness, tremors, seizures, vomiting, hallucinations, agitation, anxiety, pallor, numbness, and tingling.
Spice, K2
These things help us to manage emotions related to difficult times, improve emotional health, and help us grow as people. They are also learned behaviors, attitudes, and approaches to dealing with hard things.
Healthy coping skills
This person may feel that their wants and needs do not matter or alter their personality around others.
People pleasing
a well-known American scientist, politician, writer, and inventor. However, Franklin struggled with alcohol and opioid abuse throughout his lifetime.
Benjamin Franklin
Drugs are bad
mmmmmkay
a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It deathly amount is the size of a granule of salt
Fentanyl
This stage of change describes a client that does not believe they have a problem with substances.
Pre-contemplation stage
To go back on one's word or break a promise
Reneg