Interesting Facts
According to the New York Times and the European Drug Report, which country leads the world in drug induced deaths?
The United States (Followed by Estonia, Sweden, Norway, Ireland, and the UK.)
Can you name 1 of the top 4 most common reasons for relapse?
Unrealistic expectations, boredom, fear, resentment toward recovery
What is the leading cause of accidental death, in the United States?
Drug overdose
What is the most highly abused drug in the world?
Caffiene
The lingering effects felt after a drug leaves the body, but you are medical determined to be safe from the initial detoxification , that can be noticed for weeks or months following initial sobriety
Post acute withdrawal
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What is the average age at which people begin to experiment with drugs or alcohol?
13 years old
What is considered to be the world's most popular pill?
Xanax
_______ account for 40-60% of someone's risk for developing a substance use disorder.
Genetics
What percent of Americans struggling with addiction, actually seek out treatment?
10%
What brain part is most associated with the fight or flight response?
Amygdala
Which profession do we see the highest numbers of overdose?
Construction
How many times stronger is Fentanyl, than heroin?
50 (100x morphine)
What percent of people struggling with addiction, also have a mental health diagnosis?
40%
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As of 2020, roughly 40% of all reported overdoses resulted from the combination of what 2 substances?
Opioids and Benzodiazapines
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In New Jersey, what is the most common medication, used for medication assisted treatment?
Methadone
Which state leads the nation in drug overdoses?
New Hampshire
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Which state has the highest rates of addiction?
Vermont (Washington D.C #1), Followed by Rhode Island, Delaware, Colorado, and Vermont
According to the CDC, which state has the highest rate of alcohol relate deaths, due to drunk driving?
North Dakota (47% of all people who died as result of a car crash, were under the influence of alcohol)
In 2020, which county in New Jersey, saw the most substance abuse treatment admissions?
Essex (Followed by Ocean, Camden, and Atlantic)
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How long does it take for tolerance to opiates to begin to diminish?
72 hours
80%
In the state of New Jersey, what is the most common substance that people seek out treatment for?
Heroin
What percent of people struggling with alcoholism, relapse within their first year of seeking out treatment?
30% (9% in second year, 4% in third year)
The inability to feel anything. Sometimes described as that "bleeeh" feeling. Is commonly seen with Post-Acute Withdrawal.
Anhedonia