Liquid Courage & Other Subs
This substance slows down the brain and nervous system and is classified as a depressant.
Alcohol
This word describes how we view ourselves, our abilities, and our worth.
Self-esteem
The Broncos have three of these titles.
Three Superbowl Titles
How many feet above sea level does Denver sit at?
5280 ft
How many continents are there on Earth?
7
T/F: Mixing alcohol with other depressant drugs (like benzodiazepines) always creates less risk because the effects “cancel out.”
Why is sharing experiences in group setting important in mandated-treatment settings?
Acceptable answers: normalizing experience, building trust, creating a sense of community, shifting identity from ‘defendant’ to ‘participant with value', reduce shame
T/F: Because of the high altitude and dry air in Denver, balls travel farther at Coors Field than in typical stadiums.
True
This is the longest residential street in Colorado and in the entire U.S.
Colfax Avenue (aprx 49.5 miles)
What is the term for the part of a car that transfers power from the engine to the wheels?
Transmission
Long-term alcohol use can shrink this organ responsible for decision-making and memory.
The brain
Name one healthy coping skill for managing stress instead of using substances.
Journaling, exercise, meditation, talking to a friend, listening to music, etc.
This player became the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
LeBron James
The tallest sand dunes in North America are located in this National Park.
Great Sand Dunes National Park
The largest planet in our solar system is _____.
Jupiter
This chemical messenger in the brain is most associated with pleasure and reward — and addiction hijacks it.
Dopamine
This plan documents triggers, warning signs, coping strategies, and support systems to prevent relapse.
Relapse prevention plan
Which NFL team holds the record for most all-time regular season wins by any NFL team?
The Packers!
Name one internationally-famous band from Denver, Colorado.
The Fray, OneRepublic, The Lumineers.
Your father’s father’s only daughter’s son. What is this person to you?
Your brother
In the context of substance use, what is the key difference between use, misuse, and dependency/abuse — and why is knowing the difference important?
Use = consuming as intended/low risk/"responsible"; misuse = non-medical use, wrong dose, wrong context; dependency/addiction = physiological/psychological need, tolerance, withdrawal. Knowing the difference matters for recognizing risk, intervening early, and reducing harm.
These types of thoughts can lead to distorted beliefs and emotional reactions.
Cognitive distortions?
So far this season, which NFL player has the longest rush with an 81-yard touchdown run?
What is the name of the tallest 14er in Colorado?
Mount Elbert - 14440ft
This ethical theory, developed by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, proposes that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness.
Utilitarianism