Self Help Support Group Trivia
Where was Alcoholics Anonymous founded (City and State) and what year was it founded?
What is Akron Ohio in 1935
The therapeutic process that believes psychological problems are based on faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking and are based on learned patterns of unhelpful behavior and can learn better ways of coping with them, thereby relieving their symptoms and becoming more effective in their lives.
What is CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What are environmental, emotional, or social cues that can lead someone back to using a substance after a period of abstinence?
What are triggers?
This form of therapy is intended to release toxins and stress when you breathe out and nourish your mind and body when you breathe in.
What is Breathworks
This movie is about a man battling a a cocaine addiction, which partly fuels his embezzling money from his company, although he quickly loses half of the money due to some misguided decisions. What is the name of the movie?
What is "Clean and Sober"
Which two bird species can recognize themselves in a mirror?
What is Magpies and pigeons
When was the first edition of the Big Book of AA published?
What is 1939
This method of therapy involves moving your eyes a specific way, tapping of hands or using lights while you process traumatic memories and the goal is to help you heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences.
What is EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization Rationalization
**Question:** True or False: Stress is one of the most significant factors that can lead to relapse in addiction.
What is True?
Medications like methadone or buprenorphine are used in this approach to treat opioid addiction by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
What is medication-assisted treatment (MAT)?
This movie is about a plane crash in 2000. It follows a pilot, William "Whip" Whitaker Sr., who is a heavy drinker and drug addict, who avoids catastrophe by crash-landing his plane and saving almost every passenger on board while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. What is the name of the movie?
(bonus +100 points for the name of the lead actor)
What is "Flight"
(bonus: Denzel Washington)
Which movie has a Starbucks cup in every scene?
What is Fight Club
When did Bill Wilson, one of the founder's of AA die?
What is 1971
The term for when the brain’s reward system becomes overly sensitive to drug-related cues, leading to intense cravings.
What is sensitization?
Which brain structure is heavily involved in processing stress and emotions, contributing to relapse during high-stress situations?
What is the amygdala?
This form of therapy is a resource for individuals seeking support for mental health concerns who do not require round-the-clock support or safety monitoring.
What is OP or outpatient treatment (Zoe offers OP via telehealth)
This movie is an emotional and devastating depiction of Jim's teenage years, when he was an elite high school basketball player with a heroin addiction. After Jim's best friend Bobby dies from leukemia, he spirals into depression and begins using heroin. What is the name of the movie?
(bonus: +100 points for the name of the lead actor)
(Bonus: Leonardo DiCaprio)
What is the collective name for unicorns?
What is A Blessing
Alcoholics Anonymous Gave The One Millionth Copy of the Big Book to which famous former president?
Who is Richard Nixon
This neurotransmitter helps regulate mood, sleep patterns, sexuality, anxiety, appetite and pain.
What is serotonin
Re-exposure to drug-related environments or friends is a common cause of relapse. This effect is due to the brain’s ability to form strong associations.
What is classical conditioning?
The brain’s capacity to form new connections and recover after stopping substance use is an example of what?
What is neuroplasticity?
This movie is about a recovering drug addict who relapses after undergoing an extreme personal trauma. After years spent performing loud music, he is starting to lose his hearing and he discovers he is going deaf. What is the name of the movie?
What is "Sound of Metal"
In which US state is it illegal to eat fried chicken with a fork?
What is Georgia
Who was the nurse who helped nearly 5,000 hospitalized alcoholics between 1935-1965?
Who was Sister Ignatia
What are the 5 tier's of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
What is:
1. Self Actualization
2. Self Esteem
3. Love and Belonging
4. Safety and Security
5. Psychological Needs
The return to substance use after a period of abstinence, often triggered by stress or exposure to cues, is known as what?
What is relapse?
This mindfulness practice, which focuses on staying present and managing stress, is increasingly used to support addiction recovery.
What is mindfulness meditation?
This movie is about the memoirs by a father and son and the son's battle with drug addiction. It is one of the most touching father-son stories and it focuses on the relationship between the father and his son whom is a heavy user of crystal meth and heroin user.
What is "Beautiful Boy"
In Italy, it's considered bad luck to bump into a _______
What is a Nun
How often are AA International Conventions held?
(Bonus +100 points: How many countries host AA conventions)
What is every 5 years
*75 countries*
This type of therapy represents a paradigm shift, focusing on understanding the root causes of distress and trauma in a client's past by asking, “What happened to you?” rather than “What’s wrong with you?”
What is trauma informed therapy
What are the 5 stages of change?
(Bonus +100: what is the 6th stage of change?)
*relapse*
This type of therapy is popular in the healing process for some because it uses unique vibrations from sound that has the capacity to shift energy, clear blockages, and restore the mind, body, and spirit to a balanced state,"
What are Sound Bowls
This famous actor has over 25 years of sustained sobriety. He starred in multiple films most notably "The Outsiders", "St. Elmo’s Fire" and "About Last Night" in the mid to late 80's.
Who is Rob Lowe
What is the prescription sleep medication that’s got a reputation for causing people to do odd things while asleep (walking, talking, eating, and even driving)?
What is Ambien