Answer the questions on your own paper in complete sentences. Questions are not in order but that is not important. If you are paying attention to the movie, you will be able to answer the questions.
1. Why did Gwen end up in rehab for 28 days?
2. List every substance that Gwen abuses. Which one do you think was her gateway drug?
3. What were Gwen’s physical withdrawal symptoms?
4. What prompted Gwen to realize she had a problem with substance abuse?
5. In what ways did Gwen’s substance abuse harm her physically and emotionally?
6. What role did Gwen assume as a result of growing up in an alcoholic home? What role did her sister assume? (*Hint – check your addiction notes)
7. In what ways did Gwen’s substance abuse harm her sister? Explain at least 2 ways.
8. List three risk factors that Gwen had for substance abuse. *Hint - What happened in Gwen’s life that put her on the path to become a substance abuser.
9. What did Gwen do incorrectly in helping her suicidal roommate Andrea?
10. Gwen’s boyfriend is a substance abuser. Did Gwen have any friends that were NOT substance abusers? Why do you think that is?
11. What is the purpose of the addict’s lifting the horse’s leg? Why is it difficult for many to do?
12. Is physical withdrawal from drugs the most difficult part of “quitting”? Why or why not?
13. Why do you think “relapse” rates are so high among substance abusers?
Answer the last 2 questions in one paragraph EACH.
14. Gwen is “clean and sober” at the end of the movie. How long will she have to work at it? What different things does she have to do to stay clean and sober?
15. Do you think she’ll stay clean and sober? Why or why not?
*Remember if you want the full 100 points extra credit then ALL responses need to be complete!