Addiction science
Often abbreviated PAWS, these are concerns such as irritability, difficulty concentrating, or sleep challenges which can last a few months or years after stopping use of a substance
What is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?
A single ice crystal that has achieved a sufficient size which falls through the Earth's atmosphere, and is also a traditional symbol during the winter season in the US
What is a snowflake?
The act of observing and bringing awareness to whatever is arising in the present moment
What is mindfulness?
Rudolph is the name of this type of animal in a popular holiday song
What is a reindeer?
This actor, famous for his role on Friends, recently released a memoir in which he discusses his experiences in addiction and recovery
Who is Matthew Perry?
This neurotransmitter is important in the pleasure/reward system in the brain which can impact addiction
What is dopamine?
Despite appearances, this substance is actually clear, not white
What is snow?
Using these kinds of statements can help to communicate thoughts, feelings, and needs when setting boundaries
What are "I" statements?
A candelabra that is traditionally lit during the eight night celebration of Hanukkah
What is a menorah?
Founded in 1935 in Ohio, this community-led group now exists in over 180 countries
What is AA?
One of the criteria for substance use disorder, this is the experience of needing to use more of a substance to get the same effect OR using the same amount of the substance but with diminished effects
What is tolerance?
Snow can absorb _____, giving a calmer/quieter ambience on snow days
What is sound?
These techniques, such as breathing, reframing thoughts, or reaching out for support, can help get through even very challenging situations
What are coping skills?
The lighting of ______ on November 30th is televised nationally and boasts a Swarovski star that weighs approximately 900 pounds
What is the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree?
According to a 2017 nationwide study, about __% of Americans are in recovery from a substance use disorder
(5%, 9%, 12%)
What is about 9%?
According to NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse), the rates of _____ (or return to use) are comparable across chronic conditions, such as asthma, hypertension, or substance use disorders
What is relapse?
(Rates of relapse in hypertension and asthma are 50-70%, whereas in addiction they range from 40-60%)
This European language is said to have over 400 terms related to snow/snowflakes
What is the Scots language?
Finding ways to manage time and priorities may be important to achieving ______ in recovery
What is balance?
This wintertime celebration, lasting from December 26th to January 1st, was created in 1966 and derives its name from a Swahili phrase which means “first fruits”
What is Kwanzaa?
This nationwide non-profit offers science-based self-helps groups teaching Self-Management and Recovery Training for recovery
What is SMART Recovery?
Around 12% of Oregonians meet criteria for this substance use disorder, making this substance the most misused in the state
What is alcohol?
In winter storms, visibility has to be below around 650 feet and wind speeds must reach around 30 mph to be classified as ______
What is a blizzard?
Not just taking bubble baths, _____ could look like attending scheduled medical/mental health appointments, eating well, and sleeping well
What is self care?
A busy shopping season, the average American spends about $____ on gifts and holiday items during the winter months
What is nearly $1000?
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5 (DSM-5), an individual who has been in recovery and maintained abstinence from a substance for a year or more is considered ____
What is in sustained remission?