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This author and speaker wrote "The Recovery Book" providing insights an strategies for individuals in recovery.
Al Mooney
In what month do we celebrate national Recovery Month?
September
What is the name of the medication that is designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose?
What is the name of the mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking?
Al-Anon - One of the oldest and largest support groups in the world for friends and family of those who have been affected by a loved one's drinking.
It is illegal for any person to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of what?
0.08%
This is a legal substance often used daily for avid users, and in it's raw form comes from a a bean
A famous actor starred in The Hangover and A Star is Born. He struggled with alcohol abuse that worsened with his rise in fame.
Bradley Cooper
_______ is the use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a "Whole-patient" approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.
Medication-assisted Treatment
In 2017, ______ was responsible for more than 28,000 deaths in the US, which is more deaths than from any other type of opioid.
Fentanyl or synthetic opioids
What is the best way to to dispose of old or unused medications?
Drop off at safe disposal sites
The use of marijuana before what age may have an impact on brain development
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
C. 25
This drug can produce a psychedelic effect, can cause a dressant effect, can cause some stimulant effects, and be prescribed as a medication in some states
Marijuana
This Marvel Superhero once said "I am allergic to narcotics, I break out in handcuffs"
Robert Downey Jr
The age range Americans are most likely to use addictive drugs.
A. 12-20
B. 6-21
C. 18-21
D. 18-25
D. 18-25
_____ Is the rug that is proven to be the fastest to get addicted to
Nicotine
True or False - Prescription drugs kil more than illegal drugs?
True
This substance kills nearly 500,000 people a year
Nicotine
What is the main substance found in ADHD medications like Adderall or Ritalin?
Methamphetamines or Amphetamines
A famous actress and musician, known for their roles on Disney. They entered rehab for the first time at seventeen due to substance abuse struggles.
Demi Lovato
Whatever the substance is, once addiction to that substance occurs for long enough this important organ drastically changes the way it functions
The brain
Alcohol use is a significant risk factor for ______
(hint: a form of brain disease)
Dementia
Which artist has albums named "Relapse" and "Recovery"?
Eminem
What is the most widely consumed psychoactive drug globally?
Caffeine
This drug can promote a disconnection of the body and the mind, can cause mild euphoric effects, can produced frightening hallucinations, and can promote violent behavior.
PCP
This well known musician decided to change his life and get clean after Indiana teen, Ryan White, contracted aids through a blood transfusion in the 1980s
Elton John
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique
5 things you can see, 4 you can hear, 3 you can feel, 2 you can taste, 1 you can smell
Why is it more dangerous to drink alcohol and smoke Marijuana?
Marijuana reduces nausea and people drink mre because they don't feel sick.
When you are pleased with yourself, resting on your laurels and lacking motivation in your recovery you are.......
Complacent
The percent of the 21 million Americans who struggle with addiction who actually get treatment?
A. 4%
B. 8%
C. 10%
D. 13 %
C. 10%
What is the name of the substance that resembles a popular product that can be consumed to produce a high. It has similar effects to MDMA or cocaine but can cause respiratory failure and death
Bath Salts