Christmas!
MAT
PAWS
Substance Misuse
Hodgepodge
100

How many reindeer does Santa have? 

(Double points if you can name them all)

Nine

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner Blitzen, and Rudolph

100

What does MAT stand for?

Medicated Assisted Treatment

100

What does PAWS stand for?

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome 

100

What substance is known to significantly damage the liver?

(ex: fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver failure) 

Alcohol

100

What is an ideal blood pressure?

(anything close will be considered correct... but there is a "perfect" number. Double points if you are spot on!)

120/80 

200

How long does it take a Christmas tree to grow?

7 years

200
What is the ultimate goal of MAT?

Full recovery

200

Symptoms of PAWS are typically more, ___ and ___ than physical. 

psychological and emotional

200

______ overdose can cause bradycardia, and dangerously low blood pressure.

Opioid

200

True or False: Stress can effect the body, not just brain and behavior. 

True

300

I lived atop Mount Crumpet. Who played me?

Jim Carey

300

A daily pill that causes severe vomiting when alcohol is ingested.

Disulfiram/Antabuse

300

PAWS is the brains _______, after active addiction.

Recalibration

300

Cardiomyopathy is a common long-term effect associated with alcohol, cocaine, and methamphetamine misuse. What is cardiomyopathy?

Inflammation of the heart.

300

There are 3 stages of HIV. What is the last stage?


AIDS- acquired immunodeficiency syndrome  

400

What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?

Coca-Cola
400

A life-saving medication used to reverse an opiate overdose by blocking opioids allowing the person to regain consciousness and start breathing.

Naloxone/Narcan

400

What is one of the most common symptoms of PAWS amongst all substances?

Sleep disturbances/insomnia

400

What is caused by lack of Thiamine/Vitamin B1?

(Hint: AKA "wet brain")

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

400

A mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one’s reputation defines...

Stigma

500

How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song?

364

500

An ______ is a drug that blocks opioids by attaching to the opioid receptors without activating them.

(ex: Naltrexone)

Antagonist

500

How long does PAWS typically last?

(span of time)

6 months to 2 years

500

Approximately 48.7 million over the age of __ have some form of substance use disorder in 2022.

(Hint: younger than you might expect)

12

500

Name 3 ways to improve sleep hygiene aside from professional assistance... 

Stop pre sleep electronic use (30 minutes before sleep)

Use bed for sleep only

Remove naps

Keep fixed bedtime and wake-up time

Avoid caffeine and alcohol (4-6 hours before bed)

Do relaxing activities pre sleep

Make a worry list

Do boring activities pre sleep

Improve sleep environment

Exercise at the right time

Get up and try again

Learn about sleep

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