All Things Drugs and Alcohol
From which drug can it be lethal to withdraw from?
Alcohol
Also acceptable: benzodiazepines
What is a nickname for the people that attend and form a community through AA?
Fellowship
What is the clinical term for detox? Hint: Initials ATS
Acute Treatment Services
What diagnosis is associated with manic and depressive episodes?
Bipolar
This coping skill is recommended for when one is anticipating a panic attack.
Ice/cold tricks
Box or other type of breathing
Ritalin is an example of what type of drug?
Stimulant/Amphetamine
What is the term that refers to people thinking that if they simply move, they can get better from their addiction?
Geographical Cure
After inpatient treatment, what is the next recommended level of care?
Partial Hospitalization Programming (PHP)
What are the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders from the DSM?
Depression and Anxiety
This is a strongly recommended coping skill for those that struggle with sleep.
Meditation
At what age does the Average American have their first alcoholic drink?
15
What medication commonly has the brand name "Narcan?"
Naloxone
What is the state funded alternative to sober living for some people?
Halfway housing
What is one example of a "happy chemical" that our brains can produce and help aid in better mental health?
Dopamine
Oxytocin
Serotonin
Endorphins
This type of therapy focuses on addressing trauma by reprocessing traumatic memories using specific eye and body movements.
EMDR
At what age does the first alcoholic typically report having their first drink?
12
What is it considered when someone is sharing and focusing largely on their crazy experiences with addiction, but not as much on the strength and hope?
What is one example of the medications offered on detox that can help a person with alcohol withdrawal?
Comfort meds, benzodiazepines, Keppra- all acceptable answers
What is the oldest and most studied antidepressant?
Prozac
What is the term used to define the irrational types of thoughts we have and need to reframe to reduce depressive and anxiety symptoms?
Cognitive Distortions
What are the contents of a "speedball"
Heroin & Cocaine
What is the term for when a typically more experienced male AA member attempts to take a newer female AA member under their wing to "help" them but with other intentions?
Thirteenth Stepping
4.0
There is a high likelihood that addiction will develop after someone receives this type of medical procedure.
Gastric bypass or any weight loss surgery
Occupational
Environmental
Emotional/Mental
Intellectual
Social
Financial
Spiritual
Physical