Science
This neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the brain's reward system that is impacted by addiction
dopamine
The most commonly used illict drug in the USA.
Marijuana
The primary book used in AA is called?
The Big Book
Known as the "Scream Queen" this actress was addicted to prescription opiates for 10 years.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Sobriety is about not using substances. Recovery is about changing your what?
Life
Addiction is considered to be this type of chronic disease.
Brain disease
What gender has the higher rate of illegal drug use?
Males
This prayer is frequently recited in 12-Step meeting to encourage acceptance and wisdom.
The serenity prayer
This singer was known during the hippie era, sang Piece of My Heart and was widely known to abuse alcohol and heroin.
Janis Joplin (died of heroin overdose)
What substance is used for overdose reversal?
Narcan
Physical symptoms such has tremors, sweats, nausea, sleep disturbance are signs of this process?
Withdrawal
What is the average age for first-time drug experimentation?
13
This 4 Letter acronym stands for the most common triggers - Hungry, Angry, Lonely Tired
HALT
This actor died due to an overdose and acute side effects of clinically prescribed ketamine.
Matthew Perry
What is one long term health issues that is both caused by addiction and leads to death?
Cardiovascular Disease
Liver Disease
Cancer
What substances have lethal withdrawal if not medically treated?
Alcohol and benzodiazepines
IV drug use is the top contributing factor to what infectious disease?
Hepatitis C
Who are the founders of AA?
Dr. Bob and Bill Wilson
Known as the "King of Horror", this prolific writer struggled with cocaine use and sobered up in the 1980's.
Stephen King
80% of violent crimes are committed while the offender is under the influence of what?
Alcohol
The part of the brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control is largely impaired by addiction.
Prefrontal Cortex
How many fake pills out of 10 test positive for potentially fatal doses of fentanyl.
5
A person who is the same gender that guides you through the steps of AA is called?
A Sponsor
Although extremely bright, this famous inventor was known to drink wine infused with cocaine.
Thomas Edison
This slogan often is often used to describe a relapse and came from the period of the American Temperance movement.
Falling off the wagon.