Helping Men Recover
How many modules are in the HMR program?
4
Module A: Self
Module B: Relationships
Module C: Sexuality
Module D: Spirituality
What does PAWS stand for?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms
In addition to rehabilitation services Wayside offers treatment and testing for this disease.
Hepatitis C
After struggling with heroin addiction this actor eventually became one Hollywood's AAA stars and mainstay in the Marvel cinematic universe.
Robert Downey Jr
The title of this 1992 Red Hot Chili peppers song references LA’s 101 freeway. It also reflects the singers struggles with addiction, and the passing of his bandmate due to overdose.
Under the Bridge
In Module A, the idea that many emotions (sadness, fear etc.) lead to anger is called what?
The Anger Funnel
_______ is the tendency to choose immediate pleasure over a future benefit.
Short term or instant gratification.
The name of the cat who lives here is _____
Sparklez (Sparky)
This famous Canadian actor struggled with depression and used cocaine to MASK his feelings. He has since recovered and practices abstinence.
Jim Carrey
Eminem's 2010 song addresses his recovery from addiction and his decision to be open about his struggles with drugs.
Not Afraid
12 types of abuse (Isolation, Intimidation etc) are outlined in what graphic from the "Barriers to Healthy Relationships" session?
The Power and Control Wheel
________ refers to the phenomenon where someone is addicted to more than one substance or behavior simultaneously. For example, a person might be addicted to both alcohol and drugs, or to both gambling and eating.
Co-addiction
This staff member is typically referred to with a noun before his name to differentiate him from another staff member of the same name.
House Bob.
After the John Carpenters Halloween (1978) became a blockbuster success. This actress struggled with painkillers and has been sober since 1999.
Jaime Lee Curtis
In this 1995 Nirvana song, Kurt Cobain reflects on the agonies of addiction, using surreal imagery to describe the emotional and physical pain of dependency.
Heart-Shaped Box
In session 14, "Sexuality and Addiction" this tool is used to help track the relationship between substance use and sexual behavior.
The Sexual-Chemical Lifeline
Indecision, Compulsive behavior, lack of personal care, and self-pity are examples of
warning signs for coaddition
Ironically one of our staff members is named after this alcoholic beverage.
Jack Daniels
This notable athlete struggled with an addiction to painkillers but was eventually able to make a return to his sport. Oh and he is named after an animal.
Tiger Woods
In this haunting track from The Wall (1979), Pink Floyd explores emotional withdrawal and self-destructive behavior. It begins by asking the listener if there's "anybody in there?"
Comfortably Numb
In module D, on Spirituality the HMR book utilizes this ancient practice which emphasizes mind/body connection and utilizes poses like "Mountain" or the "Downward Facing Dog."
Yoga
What are the six stages of the addiction cycle?
1. Short-term gratification
2. Long term pain
3. Addictive thinking
4. Increased tolerance
5. Loss of control
6. Bio-psycho-social damage
These 4 staff members all use some variation of these 3 letters in their names: D, A, N.
Dana M, Diana, Dana F, Dani.
This historical figure was believed to be addicted to alcohol and many historians believe it was the cause of his early death at 32 years old. Unfortunately, he was not GREAT enough to conquer addiction.
Alexander the Great
This 1994 Alice in Chains song, featuring haunting vocals by Layne Staley, describes the emotional and physical toll of addiction, with lyrics like “Into the flood again.”
Down in a Hole