1. Addictions
In your journal brainstorm as many types of addictions as you can think of.

2. Addiction 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)

3. Addiction Activity You will need 12 sheets of paper. (3 of each color)
On the white paper write down three different people. The most important people in your life.

4. Addiction Activity
On the purple paper write down three things or possessions that you regard as special.

5. Addiction Activity
On the blue paper, write down three different activities which you enjoy participating in.

6. Addiction Activity
On the green paper, write down three personal attributes, abilities, talents or characteristics that you are proud of.

7. Downhill Slide
Follow the directions and make your choices

8. Addiction Activity Conclusion
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?

9. Addiction Continuum #1 – First Occasional Use #2 – Occasional Trouble
#3 – Regular Use
#4 – Multiple Drug Use
#5 – Dependency
#6 – Total Dependency

10. Recovery Continuum 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
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

11. Stage One Social drinking Often to relax or relieve stress
May develop memory loss and blackouts
Often make excuses for their drinking behavior
Tolerance increases

12. Stage Two Cannot stop drinking Drink alone Drink everyday
The body has developed a tolerance
Drinking becomes a central event

13. Stage Three 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
Reverse tolerance
When they stop drinking, there will be withdrawals

14. Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Write 2 questions to ask the Drug & Alcohol Counselor who will be coming to class next week

15. How do drugs & Alcohol Affect the Human Body?
Organ Lady
How do drugs & Alcohol Affect the Human Body?

16. Reflections on Addictions…
In your journal:
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?

17. “What” Questions:. 3 people. 3 possessions. 3 activities
“What” Questions: 3 people? 3 possessions? 3 activities? 3 personal attributes?
Downhill Slide