Facts about Opioids
This medication works by quickly attaching to opioid receptors in the brain and knocking off drugs like heroin, fentanyl, or prescription painkillers to restart normal breathing.
What is Naloxone (Narcan)
We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable.
What is Step 1
____ of all high school students have used addictive substances, including cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana or cocaine; 1 in 5 has a substance problem.
What is 75%
This coping skill involves taking slow, controlled breaths to help calm your body when you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
What is deep breathing
This staff member owns 22 track suits.
Who is Adam
The U.S. opioid crisis was officially declared a national public health emergency on _______.
What is October 26, 2017
We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.
What is Step 8
Only ___% of people with alcohol use disorder seek treatment.
What is 7.7
Going for a walk, exercising, or stretching can help improve your mood by releasing these natural chemicals in the brain.
What are endorphins
This staff member used to enjoy skateboarding.
Who is Lauren
Fentanyl was first used as an illegal street drug in the _______ with documented illicit use and a cluster of related overdose deaths appearing in California.
What is the 1970s
Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
What is Step 12
_______ Americans ages 12 and older have substance problems. Addiction and substance abuse affect more Americans than heart conditions, diabetes or cancer.
What is 40 million
When a craving hits, using this strategy means delaying the decision to use and reminding yourself that cravings will eventually pass.
What is urge surfing/riding out the craving
This staff member is a former amateur MMA fighter.
Who is Brandon
An estimated ______ people died from opioid-involved overdoses in the United States in 2025.
What is 44,564
We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
What is Step 6
Up to __% of people who experience a substance use disorder eventually recover over their lifetime.
What is 75
Instead of isolating when you're struggling, reaching out to a sponsor, counselor, supportive friend, or family member is an example of using this type of coping skill.
What is utilizing your support system
While they were born in the United States, this staff members holds dual citizenship in another country.
Who is Lili
Opioids bind to ______ in the brain.
What is mu-opioid receptors on the nerve cells
We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
What is Step 4
Addiction, substance use and abuse cause or contribute to more than ___ other conditions requiring medical care, including cancer, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, HIV/AIDS, pregnancy complications, cirrhosis, ulcers and trauma.
What is 70
You notice that being around certain people, places, or emotions increases your urge to use. Identifying these situations and planning how to respond is an important part of this recovery strategy.
What is identifying and managing triggers
This staff member is ordained (But still waiting to marry a couple).
Who is Sara