Basic Recovery Questions
What two substances cause the most deaths in the Western World?
Tobacco and Alcohol
According to scientists, it takes how many months does it take for the brain to return to normal after SUD?
18 months
It ______ if you _________
What is it works if you work it
Per recent research, how long does it take to break a habit?
What is 18 to 254 days
This type of list is generally suggested to make when struggling with feelings of unhappiness or unease.
Gratitude List
She was a child actress who abused drug and alcohol. She wrote the autobiography called "Little Girl Lost"
Who is Drew Barrymore
Which is older - trees or sharks?
Sharks
There are three stages of relapse. Name them in order.
Emotional, mental, physical
Name at least three different MAT medications.
Suboxone, Methadone, Vivitrol, Sublocade, Naltrexone
Progress not __________
What is Progress not perfection
What is recovery?
What is managing your addiction and regaining control of your life
How long is it recommended to remain out of a relationship for when entering recovery? Why is this a suggestion?
1 year.
Due to emotional instability and the risks associated with relationships including break up or if one partner uses the other may also relapse.
This famous actor starred in The Hangover and A Star is Born. His struggled with alcohol abuse progressively worsened during his rise to fame.
Who is Bradley Cooper
What is Scotland's national animal?
Unicorn
Where was the first AA meeting held?
Akron, Ohio
Name two methods of SUD treatment.
Medication, therapy, group therapy, sober support, meetings, sponsor, spirituality etc
If you sit in the ___________ long enough you'll eventually get a ___________
If you sit in the barbershop long enough you'll eventually get a haircut.
Awareness, Acceptance, Action
What type of mental morbidity is EMDR therapy used to treat?
Trauma
After a routine plastic surgery this famous actress became addicted to opioids.
Hint: She starred in Halloween
Who is Jamie Lee Curtis
Which has more bones - an adult human or a baby human?
A baby has more bones (300) which then fuse together to make an adult's 206 bones.
Besides tobacco, the number one thing most American's are addicted to is:
Alcohol
What are some signs someone may experience that can make them realize they are becoming physically dependent on a substance? Name three.
Using more than you intend to, withdrawal, higher tolerance, decrease activity or less interest in day to day activities, depression, anxiety, craving and triggers, engaging in high risk behaviors.
HALT is a popular acronym in recovery that initializes these four common causes of cravings
Hungry, angry, lonely, tired
There are five stages of change in recovery. Name four of the five stages.
1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
This 72 year old rock musician battle with alcohol and drugs began in the 1970's. He's been sober for about 7 years and stated on a interview, "I thought I would be drinking until I die".
Who is Ozzy Osbourne
She is a famous actress and musician, known for her roles on Disney. She entered rehab for the first time at seventeen due substance abuse struggles.
Who is Demi Lovato.
What food does the human brain have the most likeness in consistency to? (Hint : Vegans/Vegetarians eat this)
Tofu
Name three signs of alcohol overdose.
Vomiting, blacking out, passing out, cold and clammy skin, slurring, lack of muscle coordination.
What are some risk factors that contribute to someone using or being dependent on substances?
Family history of SUD, abuse, environmental or community issues, stress, mental health and lack of resources for mental health, poverty, rejection from family or other loved ones, academic difficulties, finding it hard to relate to peers, lack of family involvement, peer pressure, accidents or injuries that require being prescribed addictive medications, etc.
Take what ________ and ________ the rest
Take what you need and leave the rest
Which is NOT one of the 3 main factors of why some people become addicts? Biology, environment, education, development?
Education.
This country music singer relapsed on alcohol just months after his wedding.
Who is Keith Urban
This actress previously struggled with cocaine abuse before getting sober. She was the first black news anchor in Nashville, and known for her popular TV talk show.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
What is a group of pugs called?
A grumble