Drugs
A Hallucinogenic drug that causes hallucinations, delusions, and or violent behavior
What is LSD
Examples include LSD, psilocybin (magic mushrooms), PCP, and mescaline.
Which essential body organ suffers the most from alcohol damage?
What is liver
Fatty liver (steatosis) – earliest stage
Alcoholic hepatitis – inflammation and liver cell damage
Cirrhosis – irreversible scarring and liver failure
Who benefits the most when someone makes amends?
what is yourself
When managing co-occurring disorders, this is considered the top priority because it provides the foundation for effective mental health treatment
What is your recovery from substance use?
What is IOP
intensive outpatient therapy
TRUE OR FALSE-
Narcan only works for opioids
TRUE
is an opioid antagonist, which means it only reverses the effects of opioid overdoses (like heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, morphine).
It does not work for overdoses from stimulants, alcohol, benzodiazepines, or other non-opioid drugs.
chronic use of inhalants, meth, or alcohol can lead to permanent brain damage sometimes described by this frightening layman term.”
What are ‘holes in the brain’?
In recovery, identifying patterns of behavior, recognizing resentments and fears, and building self-awareness are all part of this core process.
What is self inventory/self reflection?
In recovery, this informal term describes negative thinking patterns—like guilt, shame, or ‘all-or-nothing’ thinking—that can sabotage sobriety.
what is stinking thinking
What is the name of the program with the moto "the power in you" who use CBT
SMART Recovery stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training, and its motto is “The Power Is in You.”
These are the only two substances where withdrawal can be life-threatening without medical supervision.
what is alcohol and benzodiazepines
Alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures, delirium tremens (DTs), cardiac complications, and death
Benzodiazepine withdrawal (Xanax, Ativan, Valium, Klonopin) can also cause seizures, severe agitation, and death
This stimulant causes the brain to release large amounts of dopamine, producing intense energy and alertness, but also severe crashes and tooth decay.
What is methamphetamine
After recognizing your character defects, about asking your higher power to help remove those flaws and replace them with healthier traits
What is step 7
In a mental health crisis, who can you call
911
988
counselor
therapist
sponsor
What program is for family/friends
Al-Anon
is a 12-step support program for family and friends of individuals with alcohol use disorder, focusing on personal recovery, boundary setting, and detachment from the alcoholic’s behavior.
What is the active drug in alcohol
What is ethanol
Ethanol is a central nervous system depressant, meaning it slows brain activity, affecting coordination, judgment, and reaction time.
Which part of the brain is primary for executive functioning, which becomes impaired from addiction?
What is prefrontal cortex
The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is responsible for executive functions like:
Decision-making
Impulse control
Planning and problem-solving
Goal-directed behavior
Addiction impairs the PFC, making it harder to:
Resist cravings
Evaluate consequences
Make rational decisions
In this step, members make "a searching and fearless moral inventory" of themself - often considered one of the more challenging parts of recovery
What is step 4
This recovery philosophy prioritizes reducing the harmful consequences of substance use rather than requiring immediate abstinence.
What is harm reduction
This women-focused recovery program uses 13 affirmations to build self-esteem, empowerment, and emotional growth instead of promoting powerlessness.
What is Women for Sobriety?
What is the legal BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) in the U.S.
0.08% or lower
Under 21: Most states have a zero-tolerance law, usually 0.01–0.02% BAC.
Commercial drivers: The limit is 0.04% BAC.
Drivers with impaired ability at lower levels: Even below 0.08%, you can still be charged with DUI if impairment is evident.
This neurotransmitter is blocked by cocaine, causing intense euphoria, and is a key player in the brain’s reward pathway.
What is dopamine
What is a major difference in core philosophy in non absence groups like moderation management compared to traditional 12 steps?
Moderation Management- some people can learn to change their relationship with substances and use them in a controlled, intentional way (Moderation-based models center on autonomy and controlled use)
traditional 12 steps- belief that addiction is a progressive disease and that complete abstinence is necessary for recovery. (12-step models center on surrender, abstinence, and spiritual growth. )
These types of medications have potential for abuse and dependence but can legally be prescribed by a doctor under careful regulation.
What are controlled substances / prescription medications?
Schedule II: Oxycodone, Morphine, Adderall, Ritalin (high abuse potential, no refills without new prescription)
Schedule III–V: Tylenol with codeine (III), Xanax (IV), cough syrups with small amounts of codeine (V)
This recovery approach teaches clients to identify triggers, challenge distorted thinking, and build coping skills using CBT within a structured outpatient framework.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?