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this is an opioid antagonist, that works by blocking opioid receptors in the brain

what is naloxone (Narcan)?

100

this is the process that began in AA and has been adopted by many other support groups

what are the 12-steps?

100

this is the first stage of treatment

what is detoxification

100

this is another name for Kubler-Ross Model.

What is "The Stages of Grief"

100

this AandE show is a portrayal of family's confronting a family member about their addiction

what is Intervention?
100

this communication style only respects other people's needs....

what is "passive communication"?

100

he is one of the foremost authors on recovery and relapse

who is Gorski

200

this morning's lecture taught us about...

what is values/morals?

200

this is the total number of AA members when the Big Book was written in 1937?

what is "100"?

200

the physical and mental symptoms that occur after stopping the intake of a drug

what is withdrawal?

200

active choice to embrace reality as it is...

what is "radical acceptance"?

200

this movie, starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, is about a musician struggling with addiction

what is "A Star is Born"?

200

more people die from this substance annually than any other substance

what is "tobacco/nicotine"?

200

PAWS is an acronym for this...

what is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

300

SUD is an acronym for this 

what is Substance Use Disorder?

300

this chapter in the Big Book lists the 12-steps

what is chapter 5, "How it Works"?

300

the psychological urge for the substance that is being withheld

what is craving?

300

this is the nickname for the basic foundational text of the mutual-help organization, Alcoholics Anonymous

what is the Big Book?

300

this 2018 film starred Julia Roberts whose son was addicted to drugs

what is Ben is Back?

300

this process is associated with a dog salivating at the ringing o a bell...

what is "conditioning"

300

this is the soriety stone..

what is amethyst?

400

this is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in addiction

what is dopamine?

400

this is the step that asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your life

what is step 4?

400

it takes more and more of a substance to get the same effect which often fuels the desire and need for using larger amounts

what is tolerance?

400

in 1953, the first meeting of ___________occurred in California

what is Narcotics Anonymous?

400

movie starring Steve Carell whose son was addicted to meth

what is Beautiful Boy?
400

physical, behavioral emotional, and cognitive cues are ways of monitoring this...

what is "anger"?

400

this is the first stage identified in the Transtheoretical Model...

what is 'precontemplation"

500

the process of improved physical, psychological, and social well-being and health after having suffered from a substance use disorder

what is recovery?

500

this is where the first AA meeting was held in 1935

where is Akron, Ohio?

500

this term describes the process of refraining from all mind and mood-altering drugs

what is abstinence?

500

this is the stage during early recovery that involves feelings of euphoria and elation

what is pink cloud?

500

this movie actor (married to Kristen Bell) has publicly shared his recent relapse 

who is Dax Shepard?

500

expressing your point of view in a way that is clear and direct, while still respecting others.... 

what is "assertive communication"?

500

the stages of relapse in order of occurrence

what is emotional, mental, physical

600

the use of medication in combination with counseling and behavioral therapy to help sustain recovery

what is medication assisted treatment (MAT)?

600

Dr. Bob was a real doctor; his area of expertise was ____________

what is proctology?

600

the recurrence and reinstatement of a substance use disorder

what is relapse?

600

this olympic gold swimmer lost endorsements when cannabis use was discovered in his system...

who is Michael Phelps?

600

this singer was a member of one of the most popular 1990's grunge bands; he died by suicide at the age of 27, addicted to heroin

who is Kurt Cobain?

600

this is the wisdom stone...

what is "Lapis Lazuli"?

600

ACOA

what is Adult Children of Alcoholics

700

this medication is approved by the FDA to treat both opioid use disorder AND alcohol use disorder 

what is naltrexone?

700

these are the words located on the three sides of the AA triangle

what is recovery, unity, and service?

700

the urge to do something that is hard to control or stop

what is addiction?

700

there is always a holiday/seasonal themed message on the nursing window...what is the current message ...

what is "Honey Bees and Recovery Please" 


700

this movie stars Meg Ryan struggling with alcoholism

what is 'When a Man Loves a Woman"?

700

the degree to which an individual believes they can/cannot influence situations or outcomes in their life...

what is "locus of control"?

700

according to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, this level the bottom-most level

what is physiological

800

this is the part of the brain that responds to danger with fight, flight, or freeze

what is the amygdala?

800

prior to starting AA, the co-founders belonged to this fellowship...

what is the "Oxford Group"

800

the act of paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, without judgement

what is mindfulness?

800

this is the month that AA members celebrate the birthday of Alcoholics Anonymous. 

what is June?

6/10/1935

800

this newly released movie about a mother and her addict daughter stars Mila Kunis and Glenn Close 

what is Four Good Days?

800

secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized are types of this...

what are "attachment styles"

800

according to Johann Hari, the opposite of addiction is...

what is "connection"?
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