Body Chemistry in Recovery

General Knowledge

100

What are the 3 most commonly used substances in America in 2024

What are 

1. Alcohol - Widely consumed in various forms, including beer, wine, and spirits.
2. Caffeine - Found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, and soft drinks, it's a popular stimulant.
3. Nicotine - Primarily consumed through cigarettes and vaping products, despite health concerns.

Correct answer 500

If stolen 800

200

Name 3 environmental factors linked with addiction?

1. Family History: A family background of addiction can increase susceptibility.
2. Peer Influence: Social circles that engage in substance use can encourage similar behaviors.
3. Socioeconomic Status: Lower socioeconomic conditions may lead to higher stress and increased risk of addiction.
4. Trauma and Stress: Experiencing trauma or chronic stress can contribute to substance use as a coping mechanism.
5. Availability of Substances: Easy access to drugs or alcohol can increase the likelihood of experimentation and addiction.
6. Cultural Norms: Societal attitudes towards substance use can normalize or stigmatize addiction behaviors.

Correct answer 600 If stolen 1000

300

All drugs impact this neurotransmitter chemical

What is dopamine?

400

What percent of the USA struggles with addiction in 2024

Approximately 20 million Americans struggle with substance use disorders.This represents about 7.7% of the adult population.

Closest wins 1200

Range 4%-10%

500

What percent of people receive treatment for their substance use disorder in 2023

In 2023, an estimated 54.2 million people aged 12 and older needed treatment for a substance use disorder in the past year. Only 23% of those received the treatment needed.  

Closest wins 2000

range 15%-30%

Physical Impacts of Use

100

What organ is most damaged by alcohol?

What is the liver?

200

This term means needing more of the substance to have the same impact over time

What is tolerance?

300

This term means needing the substance to function "normally"...

What is dependence?

400

Common drugs to trigger psychosis include...

What are cocaine, meth, and marijuana?

500

Use of needles increases the risk of these two conditions

What are Hepatitis and HIV?

Benefits of Sobriety

100

Able to make __ with loved ones

What is amends? 

200

Contrary to popular belief, alcohol interferes and worsens...

What is sleep? Sobriety will likely improve sleep patterns

300

You can increase __ stability

What is financial stability?

400

Beyond your physical health, it can also improve...

What is your mental health? (anxiety, depression, etc.)

500

Chronic alcohol users can shorten their life by __ years

What is 30 years? Sobriety will likely extend your life expectancy 

Stages of Recovery

100

There are how many stages of recovery?

What is 4? (withdrawal, honeymoon, wall, maintenance)

200

This stage is like wearing "rose colored glasses"

What is the honeymoon stage?

300

This stage can be especially dangerous for those who use alcohol and benzos excessively

What is withdrawal?

400

These two stages are linked with the highest risk of relapse?

What is withdrawal and the wall?

500

It takes about how long to get through the four stages?

What is approx. 6 months?

Healthy Habits

100

This is a way to increase structure in your life and fight boredom

What is scheduling?

200

Avoid technology and caffeine before doing this

What is sleep?

300

This activity helps both physical and mental health

What is exercise?

400

Self __ is linked with successful recovery

What is self confidence?

500

This is a word for when you replace one addiction with another

What is cross addiction? Be aware addictive patterns are not being replaced