Drugs and effects
This condition is characterized by inflammation in the liver, which has many causes. When inflammation is ongoing, your liver attempts to repair itself by scarring. But too much scar tissue prevents your liver from working properly what is this condition? (Bonus: which substances can cause this condition)
What is cirrhosis and it is caused by long term use of alcohol, herion, opiates and other addictive substances. If not treated and reversed will eventually lead to liver cancer/failure.
What synthetic drug is causing 73,654 every year in the US?
What is Fentanyl
It ______ if you _________
What is it works if you work it
How long does it take to break a habit
What is 90 days
This group is a Buddhist - oriented approach that is a non-theistic recovery program that does not ask anyone to believe anything, only to trust the process and do the hard work of recovery
What is Refuge Recovery
What notable organ are moths missing?
Stomachs, they consume nutrients stored in their tissue instead of eating food.
Born November 23, 1992 in Franklin Tennessee, this singer/song writer began her career as a child actress. Billboard ranked her as the ninth-greatest Billboard 200 female artist and the 62nd greatest artist of all time. She has been sober since 2020.
Who is Miley Cyrus
She was a child actress who abused drug and alcohol. She wrote the autobiography called "Little Girl Lost"
Who is Drew Barrymore
This actor is known for roles in "The Hunger Games". He died in 2014 of an apparent Heroin, Cocaine, Benzodiazepine, and Amphetamine overdose.
Who is Philip Seymour Hoffman
True or False: People have to hit “rock bottom” before they can get well.
False: This simply isn’t true. It’s also dangerous. There can be deadly consequences to waiting. People who seek help early in the process have more resources to draw upon, such as a supportive family or a job. The sooner someone gets help, the better.
What is the drug that is highly addictive when abused that is sometimes used as an anesthetic to put people to sleep for surgery, it is also used to treat depression and anxiety by using micro-dosing?
What is Ketamine
sobriety is a ____________ .... not a_____________
sobriety is a journey .... not a destination
What area of the brain does alcohol have the most negative effect?
Alcohol disrupts function in the prefrontal cortical
Founded in Akron Ohio in 1935, this group is a first self help support group founded by two guys name Bob.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous
How many folds are there on a chef's hat or Toque and what do the folds represent?
What is 100 folds and is represents the number of ways you can prepare an egg
This pop singer has been sober for over 10 years, and has been open about her struggles with addiction, and how she was able to overcome it. She said in a statement "I thought I was an alcoholic"
Who is Pink
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
This actor and comedian died December 18, 1997 of Accidental opiate/cocaine intoxication and coronary atherosclerosis. He is best known for his roles in Tommy Boy and Wayne's World.
Who is Chris Farley
True or False: Going to treatment will fix all of your problems.
False: Addiction is a chronic illness very similar to type II diabetes or hypertension, meaning it requires lifelong management. Relapse is no more likely with addiction than it is for these other chronic illnesses.
This oily extract is processed to produce more a potent type of "high".
What is THC Wax extract
If you sit in the ___________ long enough you'll eventually get a ___________
What is if you sit in the barber's chair long enough you'll eventually get a haircut.
According to AA, What is the `number one' offender for someone battling addiction?
What are resentments
This group is a science based form of recovery that is a transformative method of moving from addictive substances and negative behaviors to a life of positive self-regard and willingness to change. (hint:
What is SMART Recovery
What makes Seattle’s annual Fremont Solstice Parade unusual?
The parade is populated primarily by people biking in the nude.
In 1988, his bandmates and management staged an intervention that led him to a period of abstinence. The singer stated that it took many years to get over the anger of being sent to rehab, but his anger has now turned to appreciation, and he owes a “thanks to them” for his sobriety.
Steven Tyler
Born October 17, 1972 he is a rapper and music producer. His success is considered to have broken racial barriers to the acceptance of white rappers in popular music. He has spoken publicly about his addiction to prescription drugs and got sober in 2002 and has remained sober ever since.
Who is Eminem
This 57-year-old musician who was born and raised in Minneapolis, died of an accidental fentanyl overdose on April 21, 2016. He was best known for his work; Happy Feet, Showgirls, Graffiti Bridge, Batman and Under the Cherry Moon just to name a few.
Who is Prince
True or False: Addiction is treated behaviorally so it must be a behavioral problem, not a disease.
False: Human behavior begins in the brain. Advanced brain studies show that different types of treatments, such as psychotherapy and medication, can change brain function. This is true for depression and other illnesses, including addiction. Sometimes behavioral treatments, like counseling, are enough. Sometimes medication may be required as well. But the fact that behavioral treatments can be effective does not mean addiction isn’t a real illness.
These drugs are known as a class of drug that "brings us down" They are often prescribed to treat conditions such as anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizures.
What are benzodiazepines
What does the acronym KISS stand for?
Keep It Simple Stupid
Who are more likely to use illicit substances. Men or women?
Men in all age groups have higher rate of drug use.
This recovery group is an abstinence-based, anonymous organization dedicated to providing a safe meeting space where you can experience a non-judgmental recovery conversation with your peers.
What is Life Ring Secular Recovery
How many labels from one liter Coke bottles, stuck together, would it take to make a standard sized sleeping bag?
85 labels
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
Born in 1963, this actor thanked Bradley Cooper for helping him “get sober” during his acceptance speech at the National Board of Review’s annual gala in New York City in 2020. He starred in the movies, Moneyball and Interview With a Vampire just to name a few.
Who is Brad Pitt
Acclaimed Australian actor who's unexpected death shook the global film community. The cause was an accidental overdose of oxycodone and hydrocodone, two types of prescription painkillers. He was famous for his role in 10 Things I Hate About You.
Heath Ledger.
True or false: Illicit drugs cause more deaths than alcohol in the United States of America.
False: Illicit drugs do not cause more deaths than alcohol in the United States of America. According to statistics, alcohol-related deaths, including those from liver disease, accidents, and alcohol poisoning, far surpass the number of deaths caused by illicit drugs. Alcohol abuse is a significant public health concern and is associated with various health problems and fatalities, making it a leading cause of preventable deaths in the country
This drug is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It often takes the form of a white, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol
What is Meth
to _________ own ________ be ________
to thine own self be true
With regard to addiction, what are co-occurring disorders?
What is Mental health conditions that happen at the same time as addiction
Founded by Jimmy Kinnon in 1953, this group helps people recover from substances such as pain killers, pills and other dangerous drugs.
What is Narcotics Anonymous
Why are most of the Muppets left-handed?
Because their puppeteers are right-handed, so they operate the Muppets’ heads with their right hands, leaving their own left hands to move the other Muppet limbs.
This musician/artist launched his career in hip hop after being inspired by rappers such as Three 6 Mafia and UGK. In November 2023, he won the award for New Artist of the Year at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards. He is a big advocate for the recovery community and often speaks publicly about the dangers of fentanyl.
Who is Jelly Roll
He went to rehab for the first time in 2001 and has called addiction “a lifelong and difficult struggle.” Following a stay at a treatment center in 2018, he said on social media, “If you have a problem, getting help is a sign of courage, not weakness or failure.” He has stared in many movies including The Accountant
Ben Affleck
He couldn’t escape the pitfalls that often accompany youthful fame in Hollywood. His life came to an abrupt and devastating end in 1993 when he collapsed outside of Los Angeles’ Viper Room, a victim of a lethal mixture of cocaine and heroin. He was famous for his role in Stand By Me.