AA
According to the Big Book of AA, what three principles are "indispensable" to recovery? (Hint: HOW)
Honesty, Open-Mindedness and Willingness
"I am unworthy" or "I am so dumb" are both examples of ___ ____ ____.
Core false beliefs
The unpleasant physical response that accompanies the process of cessation of substance use is known as ____.
Withdrawal
What is the next level of care after residential treatment?
Intensive Outpatient (IOP) or Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
What kind of fish are Dory and Marlin from Finding Nemo?
What does each side of the AA triangle symbol represent?
Unity, Service, and Recovery
What is it called when you "ride out" a craving?
Urge surfing
A person's diminished response to a substance as the result of repeated use is known as ____.
Tolerance
In the stages of change model, which stage is defined by the individual acknowledging they have a problem and weighing the pros and cons of changes, but have not yet made any changes or decisions?
Contemplation
Which four countries make up the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
In what city did AA start?
Akron, Ohio
What is the name of the mutual support program(s) for people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking/using?
Al-Anon/Nar-Anon
This brain chemical is responsible for motivation.
Dopamine
What is it called when an individual suffers from both a substance use disorder and mental illness?
dual diagnosis or co-occurring
What occasion corresponds with the longest day of the year?
The summer solstice
What year was AA officially started?
1935
What month is National Recovery Month celebrated?
September
When the body becomes physically reliant on a substance to function normally, this is known as ____.
Dependence
What is the name of the medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdose?
Narcan (Naloxone)
Weighing around 8 pounds, what is the human body's largest organ?
The skin
Prior to starting AA, both co-founders were in contact with this fellowship which greatly influenced what would become the 12 Steps of AA.
Oxford Group
Give 3 examples of red flags for relapse.
Lying, isolating, not utilizing coping skills, not taking care of your needs (hygiene, sleep, food, etc.), negativity, spending time around people who are using, taking on too much responsibility or neglecting responsibilities.
The persistent occurrence of unpleasant symptoms weeks or months after ceasing substance use is known as ____.
(Hint: 4 words)
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
What is MAT? Give an example.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Examples:
buprenorphine (Suboxone), naltrexone (Vivitrol), acamprosate (Campral), methadone, disulfiram (Antabuse), n-aceityl cysteine
What 3 zodiac signs are 'earth signs'?
Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn