AA/NA
What does the term HALT in NA stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
What is the term for feeling consistently sad or hopeless?
What neurotransmitter is most affected by drugs like meth, cocaine and heroin.
Dopamine
What does PHP stand for?
Partial Hospitalization Program
What is the group that supports family members of addicts and alcoholics
Alanon.
Who were the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Dr.Bob and Bill Wilson
This mental illness is typically characterized by flashbacks, hypervigilance, night terrors and startled responses.
PTSD Post traumatic stress disorder
What neurotransmitter is most affected by drugs like MDMA and Ecstasy
Serotonin
What is the term used for setting clear limits and standards to protect ourselves in recovery and relationships.
Boundaries.
What is the recovery group that goes off of buddhist principles.
'Refuge recovery" aka "Dharma recovery"
What is considered the primary purpose in AA/NA according to literature and the 12 traditions.
To stay sober and help other alcoholics/addicts to achieve sobriety.
CBT/Cognitive behavioral therapy.
What is a common street drug used derived from horse tranquilizer.
Ketamine
What type of treatment is based on the use or reliance on medical substances like vivitrol, naltrexone, suboxone, methadone, sublocade etc.
MAT or Medically assisted treatment.
What is the practice of focusing on inner observations and used as way to develop self-awareness and reduce stress in recovery.
Meditation.
What is considered the answer to all my problems "according to page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous."
'Acceptance."
What is the most common or diagnosed mental illness in the world.
Anxiety disorder
What are the 2 primary substances can you die of withdrawal symptoms from? Bonus if you can name 3.
1. Alcohol, 2.Benzodiazepines (xanax, valium) Bonus (barbituates)
What is considered the 1st stage of treatment.
This process involved self-examination through writing, often used in step-based recovery programs.
personal inventory/ a 4th/10th step
What is the 3rd step prayer?
God I offer myself to thee to build with me and do with me as thou wilt, relieve me of the bondage of self so that I may better do thy will, take away my difficulties, that victory over them will bear witness to those I would help. OF thy love, thy power and thy way of life may I do thy will always.
This is considered the deadliest mental illness according to the DSM.
Anorexia Nervosa
This substance/chemical has killed the most people throughout history.
Tobacco
Who was the founder of modern day psycotherapy?
Sigmund Freud
What is considered the act of replacing one addiction with another. Or susbtituting substances/addictions.
Cross addiction