Substance Abuse
Knowledge 101
Knowledge 101
Most common addiction in the US...
What is alcohol?
Estimated 27.9 million people ages 12 and older in the U.S. have an alcohol use disorder (AUD). This means nearly 1 in 10 Americans struggles with an addiction to alcohol, making it the most common substance use disorder in the country
This actor from Iron Man and the Marvel films has been candid about his recovery after years of substance use and legal troubles earlier in life.
Robert Downey Jr.
Thinking you know the thoughts/beliefs of others without evidence
EX: "They just think I'm a low-life"
What is Mind Reading?
What is the drug used to reverse an overdose?
What is Naloxone or Narcan
This stage of change is often referred to as denial.
EX: "I'm fine there is no issue here."
What is Precontemplation?
In what movie does Robert De Niro say, “You talkin’ to me?”
What is Taxi Driver
What is the fastest addicting drug...
What is Nicotine?
This award-winning rapper and producer has spoken about overcoming addiction and rebuilding his life through recovery.
Eminem
Seeing only the worst possible outcome of a situation.
EX: "I have had this headache for three days straight. It must be a brain tumor, and my life is effectively over."
What is Catastrophizing?
blocks the euphoric effects of opioids and alcohol. It is available as a daily pill or a monthly injection and can be prescribed by any licensed provider.
What is Naltrexone/Vivitrol?
This stage of change is when you identify the issue and are working towards making the effort to change
What is Preparation?
Who was the first woman ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Who is Aretha Franklin
This chemical is affected the most from continued drug use
What is Dopamine?
This actor and former professional wrestler has openly discussed his recovery journey and often speaks about gratitude and sobriety in interviews.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Beliefs of a situation/experience are based on emotion, not facts.
EX: "I feel like a terrible parent, so I must be one."
What is Emotional Reasoning?
A partial opioid agonist that curbs cravings and withdrawal symptoms without causing a high.
What is Suboxone/Buprenorphine?
This stage of change is when you are actively working the steps of your recovery plan
The unicorn is the national animal of which country?
What is Scotland?
A powerful, sometimes physical urge to use
What is a Craving?
This pop superstar celebrated years of sobriety after publicly sharing her struggles with addiction and mental health.
Demi Lovato
Thinking that any situation, if not done to your version of "perfect" is a failure. (AKA "F-It's")
EX: "I relapsed so I guess I'm not meant to be sober"
what is All-or-Nothing thinking?
(black and white)
What does the acronym MAT mean?
Medication Assisted Treatment
This stage of change is when you have been able to identify the issue, but haven't made any steps to change yet
What is Contemplation?
The line, “Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries” is from what 1975 movie?
What is “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”
A stimulus (person, place, thing) that contributes to addiction/urges
What is a trigger?
This television host and former child star frequently shares about her long-term sobriety and recovery journey with audiences. Due to her early introduction to Hollywood, her addictions started at age 11.
Drew Barrymore
Stress disorder AFTER traumatic event...
What is PTSD?
What is the purpose of MAT?
What is an recovery approach to stabilizes brain chemistry, relieves cravings, and prevents withdrawal symptoms with medication and behavioral counseling.
This stage of change can happen at ANY TIME throughout the recovery process
What is Relapse?
What U.S. President was a licensed bartender?
Who is Abraham Lincoln