Community based programs
What are the two most common twelve-step recovery programs?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
True or False
Snakes can feel earthquakes 5 days before it happens
True
What does PAWS stand for?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Before the 17th century, these vegetables used to be mainly purple, not the bright warm color we see them as today.
Carrot
Give examples of self-care
eating a healthy diet, exercise, rest, etc...
This self-help group is a twelve-step based program that focuses on anyone with hurt, pain, or addiction and is a safe place for those who embrace religion as part of their recovery program. Though, this program is Christian-oriented.
Celebrate Recovery
This human body part stays the same size from birth, however, our nose and ears never stop growing.
Eyeballs
True or False: PAWS symptoms typically peak in intensity over the first 1-3 months.
False - it's the first 3-6 months
True or False
A human can hear the heartbeat of a whale from up to one mile away.
False
A human can hear the heartbeat from a whale up to two miles away
Provide some examples of relaxation
Respiratory control, deep muscle relaxation, meditation/prayer, call supportive person, etc...
These self-help groups has Buddhist principles woven into it and are based around the concept of exploring your personal recovery path through meditation, mindfulness, and understanding.
Refuge Recovery and Recovery Dharma
This is the only U.S. state that grows coffee.
Hawaii
True or False: PAWS symptoms come and go often without reason or following any specific pattern.
True
The famous known "pig beach" where you can see swimming pigs are located in which Caribbean country?
Bahamas
What are some methods to manage cravings?
Talk to someone on the phone, exercise, do chores, take a nap, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, etc...
This self-help group is a more cognitively based approach that leaves out discussion of spirituality. The meetings focus on four key concepts: enhancing motivation, refusing to act on urges, managing life's problems, and developing a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
SMART Recovery
How long is the longest TV ad in history?
14 hours
Which system in the body is damaged from use?
Central Nervous System
This everyday condiment found in almost every restaurant through out the U.S. was first sold as a medicine.
Ketchup
Name some strategies you might include in your recovery maintenance plan
Increase meeting attendance, Talk to your sponsor daily, Do a daily reflection, Review your own relapse triggers
This person is someone with lived experience in mental health recovery or substance use disorder recovery and is trained in providing support, mentorship, advocacy, resources, promoting recovery wellness planning, using trauma informed care, and focusing on a person-centered approach.
What is the name of the largest living organism on Earth?
Pando Aspen Clone
The presence of brain dysfunction has been documented in what percentage of individuals who have experienced post-acute withdrawal.
75-95%
Butterflies use this body part to taste?
Feet
State some ways you might identify and manage your symptoms
Acknowledge and share your feelings, Develop decision making skills, Approach situations step by step, Do one thing at a time, Ask questions to help your memory, Share what is going on and gain support of others, Set goals, Reality testing – ask if your perception is accurate