Uppers, Downers & All-Arounders
Alcohol is classified as which type of Drug?
Depressant.
True or False. Cannabis use directly affects the parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning, attention, decision-making, coordination, emotion, and reaction time.
True.
When someone is trying to stay sober it is best to avoid negative __________, ___________, and _________.
People, places, and things.
When you make a small incident / inconvenience into a huge crisis.
Magnify or Magnification
What does each facility have available that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose?
NarCan
Oxycodone is known as what type of drug?
An Opioid
There is no evidence that suggests long-term or frequent cannabis use has been linked to increased risk of psychosis or schizophrenia in some users.
False.
Name three (3) places where could you go to meet with other people that are in recovery and share similar experiences?
NA/AA, Smart Recovery, Support Groups, Community Centers, Worship Centers, Meet with Sponsor in the community, etc.
When something very bad has occurred but you treat it as "not a big deal".
Minimize / minimization
This substance can affect brain function, signs and symptoms include:
K2 - Synthetic Cannabinoids
Cocaine is an addictive stimulant drug made from leaves of which plant?
Coca Plant
What percentage of Americans currently use or have used marijuana in the last 5 years? (Get within 5% margin of error)
19%
A chronic medical condition where a person has a strong, uncontrollable need to use a substance or do an activity, even though it causes physical, mental, or social harm.
Addiction
When some believes they have been persistently wronged and refuses to take personal accountability for their shortcomings.
Victim Stance
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, what percent of the prison population has an active substance use disorder or were incarcerated for a crime involving drugs or drug use. (Get within 5% margin of error)
85%
This substance is is a powerful mind-altering dissociative drug originally developed as a surgical anesthetic. It is known to cause users to feel disconnected from their bodies and reality, often inducing hallucinations and severe psychological distress.
PCP (phencyclidine)
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recent research estimated that approximately __ % people who use cannabis have cannabis use disorder.
30%
A cognitive-behavioral strategy used to help individuals maintain behavioral changes and avoid returning to old habits, such as substance use or mental health symptoms.
Relapse Prevention
Thinking what someone says is about you (even though it isn't).
Personalizing / Personalization
How many serious attempts at remaining sober does someone have before long-term sobriety is maintained?
5-6
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Synthetic opioids like fentanyl contribute to nearly ___% of overdose deaths. (Get within 5% margin of error)
70%
________ _________ _________ happens when you have cycles of nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain after using cannabis for a long time. The chemicals absorbed bind to cannabinoid receptors in your brain, spinal cord, gastrointestinal tract and other body tissues.
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)
What is the medication intervention that is used to assist people who are experience psychological and/or physiological withdraw?
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
When you decide to confront / call out someone's character although you display the same / similar character traits.
Projecting or Projection
Approximately _____% of released prison inmates return to custody within three years. (Get within 5% margin of error)
28% due to a new crime or a technical parole violation