Recovery 1
What organ in the body is most affected by addiction?
The brain
The co-occurrence of a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder in an individual, often requiring integrated treatment
Dual diagnosis
Strategies and techniques that individuals develop to deal with triggers, stress, and challenges without resorting to addictive behaviors or substances
Coping skills
This month is recognized as the National Recovery Month in the US
September
What is the largest ocean on the earth?
The Pacific Ocean
Finish this sentence: This too ______
shall pass
The acronym HALT in recovery stands for what
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
A person, place, event, or emotion that prompts cravings or urges to engage in addictive behaviors or use substances
Trigger
Complete avoidance of the addictive substance or behavior, a common goal in addiction recovery
Abstinence
What has 13 hearts but no other organs?
A deck of cards
A neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, often implicated in the brain's reward pathway and addiction
Dopamine
This actor is known for his role in "Iron Man" and has publicly shared his recovery journey from addiction
Robert Downey Jr.
The name for symptoms you experience several weeks or months after you have finished detoxing that are related to the body healing from substance use
PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome)
This actor known for his role in 'Friends' became a major advocate for addiction recovery before his death in 2023
Matthew Perry
What can travel around the world while staying in one corner?
A stamp
This occurs when a person needs more of a substance to feel the same effect
Tolerance
Complete the phrase: Principles over ________
Personalities
The name for addiction to non-substance-related behaviors, such as gambling, shopping, or eating, characterized by compulsive engagement despite negative consequences
Process addiction/behavioral addiction
A phase where individuals feel euphoric and overly optimistic about recovery, often followed by challenges
Pink Cloud
It's the nearest major galaxy to our own, the Milky Way
Andromeda Galaxy