Anger Management
Name two coping skills you could use in a situation where your anger starts to get out of control.
Deep breathing, leaving the situation, asking for help, going for a walk, etc.
What is the first step of the 12 steps?
"We admitted we were powerless over our addiction - that our lives had become unmanageable."
What is most commonly used substance?
Caffeine.
Which month raises awareness of addiction and recovery?
September.
True or False: Binge drinking is defined as 4 or more drinks for men, and 3 or more for women within two hours.
False
What is an external trigger?
Something outside of you (people, places, things) that causes you to become angry.
Which treatment approach helps those with alcohol use disorder associate drinking with unpleasant feelings or sensations?
Aversion Therapy.
How many Americans suffer from substance use disorders in any given year?
40 million.
What is the name of the "pathway" in the brain involved in addiction?
The reward pathway.
Whiskey is what? Beer, wine or spirit?
Spirit
When communicating anger, these types of statements help to avoid the other party from becoming defensive.
I statements.
What was the first established program for family members who have loved ones struggling with addiction or in recovery?
Al-Anon.
Approximately how many people worldwide are currently in recovery from addiction?
23,000
What is the part of the brain that governs logic and decision-making?
The pre-frontal cortex.
Which has more alcohol, 2 glasses of wine or 1 cup of beer?
2 glasses of wine.
True or False: Anger is a normal Emotion.
True.
Name the requirements to join Alcoholics Anonymous.
The only requirement for AA Membership is the desire to stop drinking.
What is the most commonly abused illegal substance across the nation?
Marijuana
With continued substance use the brain will stop producing which brain chemical which is known for enabling pleasure?
Dopamine
Alcohol is the 5th highest cause of death in the US. True or false?
False! It's the third.
A style of communication that is aggressive but, on the surface, doesn't appear to be.
Passive Aggressive.
Which program has a scientific foundation, not a spiritual one, that teaches increasing self-reliance, rather than powerlessness?
SMART Recovery
What percent of people aged 12 or older used tobacco products, vaped nicotine, used alcohol, or used an illicit drug in June of 2024?
59.8%
True or False: Binge drinking is defined as 5 or more drinks for men, and 4 or more for women within two hours.
True
What year did the federal laws change regarding cannabis and driving?
2018