Addiction
Symptoms you experience several weeks or months after you have finished detoxing that are related to the body healing from substance use
PAWS
What is the proper generic name for NARCAN?
naloxone
Heroin was once perfectly legal
True or false?
TRUE
Launched by Bayer in 1898 as a cough suppressant and a safe substitute for morphine
Due to its addictive nature, this was a product that practically sold itself. All was well until people started becoming addicted. In short order, public opinion turned against the substance, and it was banned worldwide.
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
Genetic makeup of genes are responsible for ____ % of the total risk for developing a substance use disorder
A- 40-60
B- 50-60
C- 60-70
40-60 %
What is 90 in 90?
90 meetings in 90 days
_____ can be added to heroin to increase potency. This drug is primarily manufactured in Mexico.
What is Fentanyl
those who began using at 11 years old or younger were more likely to have multiple addictions, as compared to those who did not use drugs or alcohol until they were 25 or older.
True or false?
TRUE
The purpose of ______ is to help the families and friends of alcoholics deal with and recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend.
Al-Anon
The liver can process one ounce of liquor (or one standard drink) in what amount of time?
a.) 1 hour
b.) 30 minutes
c.) 15 minutes
d.) 2 hours
A.) 1 hour
In general, the liver can process one ounce of liquor (or one standard drink) in one hour. If an individual consumes more than this, the system becomes saturated, and the additional alcohol will accumulate in the blood and other tissues until it can be metabolized.
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
90 days
This is most likely the oldest alcoholic drink, and is the most popular alcoholic beverage worldwide.
BEER
Heroin often contains additives, such as sugar, starch, or powdered milk, that can clog blood vessels leading to the lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain, causing permanent damage.
True or False
TRUE
what state was AA founded in?
Akron, Ohio
More than _____ is lost annually from the U.S. economy due to substance abuse.
a.) $600 billion
b.) $180 billion
c.) $300 billion
d.) $450 billion
$600 billion
____ is the average age children usually experiment with drugs
13
_____ is the most commonly abused substance, and the 3rd most common cause of death in the United States.
Alcohol
There are roughly 80,000 deaths that are related to alcohol abuse every year, making it the 3rd highest cause of death in the U.S.
Kids are more likely to get Illegal Drugs than cigarettes or alcohol
True or false?
The main logic behind this fact is simple: Drug dealers don’t care how old you are as long as you’re a paying customer.
What does SMART stand for in smart recovery? (hint- chucks group)
“Self-Management and Recovery Training.”
Which state has the highest percentage of FATAL drunk driving accidents?
a.) Montana
b.) Alaska
c.) Massachusetts
d.) Michigan
Montana
Adjusting for population, Montana has the highest percentage of fatal accidents caused by drunk driving (48%),
What is the step down process in treatment? (Hint- starts with detox, and there are 6 steps)
DETOX
CSS
PHP PLUS
PHP
IOP
OP
What are four ways drugs enter the body? (4 average ways)
Injection (IV), Oral (swallowing), Nasal (snorting), Inhalation (smoking)
Prescription Drugs have a higher fatality rate than Illegal Drugs
True or false?
TRUE
Drug overdose deaths involving prescription opioids rose from 3,442 in 1999 to 17,029 in 2017. From 2017 to 2019, the number of deaths declined to 14,139, followed by an increase to 16,416 in 2020
prescription drugs are usually easier to get a hold of
When was AA created?
1935
BAC Over ____ percent is a potentially fatal blood alcohol level. You're at risk of coma and death from respiratory arrest (absence of breathing)
a.) 0.40%
b.) 0.30%
c.) 0.08%
d.) 0.20%
0.40%