Acronyms
The Brain
CBT/DBT/ACT
Random Recovery
General/Random
100

This acronym refers to the four physical and mental states that most commonly lead to poor decision-making.

HALT: Hungry, angry, lonely tired

100

Laughter can lower levels of this stress chemical

Cortisol

100

What does ACT stand for?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

100

Which artist has released albums titled Relapse and Recovery?

Eminem

100

What year was the first iPhone introduced?

2007

200

What does STOP stand for?

Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed mindfully

200

This term refers to the ability of the brain to change and form new neural pathways.

Neuroplasticity

200

In CBT, this shape is used as a model for how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors occur. (Hint: 2 words)

Cognitive triangle

200

The only requirement for AA membership is ____

"a desire to stop drinking"

200

Which country is Mt. Kilimanjaro located in?

Tanzania

300

What does PHP stand for in terms of outpatient treatment?

Partial Hospitalization Program

300

Which part of the brain is responsible for decision-making and impulse control?

Pre-frontal cortex

300

Name at least 2 of the 4 main DBT skill categories.

Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Mindfulness

300

The following is an example of _______ motivation:

"I came to treatment because I don't want to go to jail."

external motivation

300

What is the fraction 'one-twentieth' expressed as a decimal?

0.05

400

What is the full name of the organization SAMHSA?

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

400

Which area of the brain is responsible for survival drive and cravings, and is overactive in addiction?

Midbrain

400

This CBT skill helps you challenge and change automatic negative thoughts

Cognitive restructuring (reframing)

400

The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was enacted 1920-1933 and banned the sale of alcohol. This era is commonly known as _____.

Prohibition

400

Which 4 countries make up the United Kingdom?

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

500

SMART goals should be ___, ____, ____, ____, ____

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

500

These "feel-good" hormones are released during activities such as exercise, laughter, creative expression, and socialization.

Endorphins

500

This ACT skill can help you distance/unhook yourself from unhelpful thoughts

Defusion

500

This former First Lady struggled with addiction and later recovered and became an advocate for addiction treatment

Betty Ford

500

Which U.S. highway stretches from California to Florida?

Interstate 10

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