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100
Alcohol is a depressant, true or false?
TRUE: Alcohol is a depressant, which can disrupt the balance of neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) in your brain and affect your feelings, thoughts and behavior. Alcohol affects the part of your brain that controls inhibition, so you may feel relaxed, less anxious, and more confident after a drink.
100
Mixing fentanyl with what other drugs can be fatal?
Fentanyl mixed with heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine, increases the likelihood of a fatal interaction.
100
After how many months of sobriety would someone be considered in "sustained remission"?
12 months
"early remission" would be after 6 months' sobriety.
100
Name 2 other groups offered at Endeavor :)
SU Education, SU Processing, Coping Skills (x2), Empowered Self, IPV Survivors, DV, Anger Management, Grief
100
Name 2 foods that Buffalo is known for.
Chicken wings, peanut sticks, beef on weck, sponge candy
200
If you have a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) level of __________ chances are you would be a risk of a DWI.
0.08%
200
If one is using cannabis, where should it be obtained from and why?
Medical dispensaries! Unregulated cannabis products are often laced with other substances, such as bath salts, opiates, and cocaine.
local options: Verilife Amherst, Premier Earth on Hertel Ave
200
This famous actor died in 2023 due to an accidental ketamine overdose, name the actor
Matthew Perry
200
Which recent date marked the Autumnal Equinox?
Sunday, September 22, 2024
200
This recent rookie recently joined the Buffalo Bills and is jersey #0, name this player:
300
What is a DWAI?
"Driving While Ability-Impaired"
This can occur in NYS when drivers have a BAC between .04 and .07, or they show evidence that they have been mentally or physically impaired. This might feel like driving "buzzed."
300
*DAILY DOUBLE* What program started in the 1980's that was a "scare tactic" for kids? Extra Points if you can tell me what each letter stands for!
The D.A.R.E Program (DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION)
300
What does the acronym SMART stand for, when setting goals?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
300
How long does it take the average human to fall asleep?
Most adults with healthy sleep patterns take anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes to fall asleep on a typical night.
300
Give me the year that Josh Allen was drafted to the Buffalo Bills
2018
400
What does one standard drink contain?
400
What are two substances you should never mix with benzodiazepines?
Alcohol and opioids
Either of these substances can be fatal if taken in conjunction with benzodiazepines (which are often prescribed to treat anxiety/panic disorders)
400
Name the Stages of Change:
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, recovery/relapse
400
What two US Presidents were from Buffalo, NY?
Millard Fillmore and Grover Cleveland
400
Name 3 other Buffalo sports teams besides the Bills
Ice Hockey: Sabres
Lacrosse: Bandits
Baseball: Bisons
500
Name at least 3 ways in which long-term alcohol use can affect the body.
AUD-induced dementia, and/or Brain Damage
Liver Failure
Neuropathy
Higher risk for: stroke, various cancers, GI issues, and reduced bone density
500
What is Xylazine and what is it used for?
Xylazine (ZY-leh-zeen) is a tranquilizer used by veterinarians. It is not approved for use in humans. It's sometimes used as a street drug when mixed with other drugs (mainly fentanyl) to increase the effects and lower the price. Such use can lead to serious medical problems and death by overdose.
500
What is NOT one of the 3 main factors of why some people become addicts?
A: Biology
B: Environment
C: Education
D: Development
C: Education
500
What year was Endeavor established and started providing services? (If you are within 5 years I will give the points to you)
1972
500
This new concert venue is outdoors and features several local food trucks
Terminal B @ the Outer Harbor
(also called Lakeside Complex)