Education
this is an opioid antagonist, that works by blocking opioid receptors in the brain
what is naloxone (Narcan)?
this is the process that began in AA and has been adopted by many other support groups
what are the 12-steps?
this is the first stage of treatment
what is detoxification
DABDA is an acronym associated with....
What is "The Stages of Grief"
this AandE show is a portrayal of family's confronting a family member about their addiction
negative attitudes toward those suffering from substance use disorders is referred to as...
what is "stigma"?
he is one of the foremost authors on recovery and relapse
who is Gorski
the first stage of the Transtheoretical Model is....
what is "precontemplation"
this is the total number of AA members when the Big Book was written in 1937?
what is "100"?
the physical and mental symptoms that occur after stopping the intake of a drug
what is withdrawal?
active choice to embrace reality as it is...
what is "radical acceptance"?
this movie, starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, is about a musician struggling with addiction
what is "A Star is Born"?
more people die from this substance annually than any other substance
what is "tobacco/nicotine"?
PAWS is an acronym for this...
what is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
SUD is an acronym for this
what is Substance Use Disorder?
this chapter in the Big Book lists the 12-steps
what is chapter 5, "How it Works"?
the psychological urge for the substance that is being withheld.... or.... the allergy described in the Big Book...
what is craving?
this is the nickname for the basic foundational text of the mutual-help organization, Alcoholics Anonymous
what is the Big Book?
this 2018 film starred Julia Roberts whose son was addicted to drugs
what is Ben is Back?
according to Oliver Burkeman and his perspective of time management, this is the average length of time each human has in their life...
what is 4000 weeks?
this is the soriety stone..
what is amethyst?
this is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in addiction
what is dopamine?
this is the step that asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your life
what is step 4?
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?
in 1953, the first meeting of ___________occurred in California
what is Narcotics Anonymous?
movie starring Steve Carell whose son was addicted to meth
physical, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive cues are ways of monitoring this...
what is "anger"?
SODAS is a process for what...
what is 'problem solving"
the process of improved physical, psychological, and social well-being and health after having suffered from a substance use disorder
what is recovery?
this is where the first AA meeting was held in 1935
where is Akron, Ohio?
this term describes the process of refraining from all mind and mood-altering drugs
what is abstinence?
this is the stage during early recovery that involves feelings of euphoria and elation
what is pink cloud?
this olympic gold swimmer lost endorsements when cannabis use was discovered in his system...
who is Michael Phelps?
expressing your point of view in a way that is clear and direct, while still respecting others....
what is "assertive communication"?
the stages of relapse in order of occurrence
what is emotional, mental, physical
the use of medication in combination with counseling and behavioral therapy to help sustain recovery
what is medication assisted treatment (MAT)?
Dr. Bob was a real doctor; his area of expertise was ____________
what is proctology?
the recurrence and reinstatement of a substance use disorder
what is relapse?
this is the formal term for the activity that Tracy likes to incorporate into her programming...
what is horticulture?
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?
this is the stone activated by UV light...
what is "Yopperlite"?
ACOA
what is Adult Children of Alcoholics
this medication is approved by the FDA to treat both opioid use disorder AND alcohol use disorder
what is naltrexone?
these are the words located on the three sides of the AA triangle
what is recovery, unity, and service?
the urge to do something that is hard to control or stop
what is addiction?
there is always a holiday/seasonal themed message on the nursing window...what is the current message ...
what is "Thankful for Recovery"
this movie stars Meg Ryan struggling with alcoholism
what is 'When a Man Loves a Woman"?
the degree to which an individual believes they can/cannot influence situations or outcomes in their life...
what is "locus of control"?
fundamental beliefs or principles that guide a person's behavior, attitudes, and decision-making processes...
what is "core values"
this is the part of the brain that responds to danger with fight, flight, or freeze
what is the amygdala?
prior to starting AA, the co-founders belonged to this fellowship...
what is the "Oxford Group"
the act of paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, without judgement
what is mindfulness?
AA members celebrate the birthday of Alcoholics Anonymous as 6/10/1935... the significance of this date is....
what is Dr. Bob's sobriety date?
this newly released movie about a mother and her addict daughter stars Mila Kunis and Glenn Close
what is Four Good Days?
OCCUPATIONAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL... are areas or dimensions of...
what is "wellness"
according to Johann Hari, the opposite of addiction is...