Addiction and Health
P.A.W.S.
Managing the Mind
The Basics
Pop Culture
100
The major organ that is directly effected the most by drug use.
What is the Brain?
100
These are the words that make up the acronym for PAWS.
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
100
We experience these in our minds, heart, and "gut" and it is important to learn how to manage our reactions to them...
What are feeling or emotions?
100
Someone with at least 2 years of sobriety, who helps a newcomer through the process of a 12-step program.
What is a sponsor?
100
This Friends star was open about his struggles with substance use disorder and recently passed away from an overdose. He released a book just before his passing.
Who is Matthew Perry? 
200
The part of the brain that controls critical thinking and decision making. In active addiction we lose access to this part of the brain.
What is the Prefrontal Cortex?
200
Acute withdrawal usually lasts a period of about 7-14 days after stopping use of a substance. In PAWS, symptoms can be present for up to this many months.
What is 18-24 months ?
200
The therapy involving identifying how our emotions present and how to manage them. This therapy is structured to focus on teaching mindfulness, acceptance & distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills.
What is DBT (dialectical Behavioral Therapy) ?
200
The return to substance use after a period of abstinence often accompanied by old addictive behaviors and ways of thinking.
What is a relapse?
200
This famous British singer, songwriter, and pianist recently had a biopic made of his life. He was knighted by the Queen of England and is one of the best selling musical artists of all time. He went through recovery, built AA/NA meetings into his tour schedule, and has also sponsored other celebrities such as Eminem.
Who is Elton John?
300
The medication used to reverse the effects of a life-threatening opioid overdose. It is available for free in our clinic in the form of a nasal spray.
What is NARCAN (Naloxone) ?
300
These can be 2 symptoms of PAWS.
What is: Cognitive (memory, thinking), Sleep disturbances, emotional dysregulation, balance/coordination issues, stress sensitivity.
300
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique
What is mindfulness?
300
People, Places, or Things that may cause us to want to use are called these
What are Triggers?
300
This famous actor is known for his character named after a weapon. He served jail time and became a boxing champion in San Quentin, after which he completed a 12-step program and has been sober for over 4 decades. He was first discovered as an actor while attending an AA meeting! Now he is a successful restaurateur and appeared as the Racoon in the Masked Singer show.
Who is Danny Trejo?
400
These are 3 long term effects of Alcohol Use
What is: cirrhosis of liver, seizures, pancreatitis, hypertension, memory loss, trouble learning/retaining new information, alcoholic hepatitis, (throat, mouth. larynx, breast, liver, colorectal, esophageal cancer), high blood pressure, stroke, irregular heartbeat
400
The recovery acronym that refers to healthy coping skills that can help someone with managing symptoms of PAWS.
What is S.P.A.R.R.O.W. ?
400
Phrases you can say to yourself to help you get through distressing situations
What are Affirmations or positive self-talk?
400
An obsessive desire to use drugs/alcohol, which could manifest in physical symptoms or thoughts and can be present after withdrawal is complete
What are cravings?
400
This metallic man has been in recovery since 2003. He was introduced to drugs by his famous father and spent time in jail. He saw a resurgence in his popularity since entering recovery and staring in a series of hit movies.
Who is Robert Downey Jr. ?
500
The medical condition that can develop from using cannabis. It involves cyclic nausea and vomiting.
What is CHS, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome ?
500
PAWS is evidenced in this percentage of recovering alcoholics tested: (pick one)
50-60%
20-35%
75-95%
What is 75-95 % ?
500
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress
What is Self-Care?
500
These are the 6 Stages of Change
What is Pre-contemplative, Contemplative, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse ?
500
A biopic of a famous country music legend and his rise to fame in Tennessee. While on tour, he meets the love of his life, who eventually helps him recover from his addiction and they travel together creating music. He has spoken openly about his struggle with amphetamines and barbituates.
Who is Johnny Cash? (walk the line)