Transcript Stages of Alcoholism Downhill Slide Activity-use this one

Addictions
In your journal brainstorm as
many types of addictions as you
can think of.
Addiction
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What is the difference between a hobby
and an addiction?
Does it impact any part of your life in a
negative manner? (physical, social,
financially, interests, personal
characteristics)
Addiction Activity
You will need 12 sheets of paper. (3 of each color)
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On the white paper write down three
different people. The most important
people in your life.
Addiction Activity
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On the purple paper write down three
things or possessions that you regard as
special.
Addiction Activity
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On the blue paper, write down three
different activities which you enjoy
participating in.
Addiction Activity
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On the green paper, write down three
personal attributes, abilities, talents or
characteristics that you are proud of.
Downhill Slide
Follow the directions and make your choices
Addiction Activity Conclusion
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From which category was it most difficult
to choose which square to tear up?
How does this activity relate to a person
who is going through the stages of
addiction?
How does this activity show the
consequences of addiction?
Addiction Continuum
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First Occasional Use
Occasional Trouble
Regular Use
Multiple Drug Use
Dependency
Total Dependency
Recovery Continuum
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Decide to get help
Actually go for help
Medical evaluation
Detoxification
Learns about disease
Physical health improves
Appearance improves
Mental health improves
Gains emotional control
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Rebuild relationships
Sets and achieves goals
Rebuilds self-esteem
Continues to stay drug
free
Helps others in recovery
process
Takes responsibility for
own life
Continues lifelong
adventure in recovery
Stage One
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Social drinking
Often to relax or relieve stress
May develop memory loss and blackouts
Often make excuses for their drinking
behavior
Tolerance increases
Stage Two
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Tries to hide drinking
Drink alone
Drink everyday
The body has developed a tolerance
Drinking becomes a central event
Stage Three
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Final and worse stage
Problems can no longer be denied
Alcohol is a constant companion
Aggressive and or isolated from friends and
family
The body is addicted
When they stop drinking, there will be
withdrawals
Organ Lady
How do drugs & Alcohol Affect the
Human Body?
Drug & Alcohol Counselor
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Write 2 questions to ask the Drug &
Alcohol Counselor who will be coming to
class next week
Reflections on Addictions…
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In your journal:
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School Counselor
AA panel
Addiction videos
Organ Lady
Any thing else you want to add or suggest.
Take notes and reflect on the presentation(s):
Was it useful? relevant? Who would you
recommend to have back?