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What character does actor Steve Carell play in the TV series “The Office”?
Michael Scott
opioid antagonist that competes with and blocks the effect of other opioids
naloxone
the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance use/addiction
dopamine
After an intervention by friend Will Arnett, this actor, famous for his role in "The Hangover", embraced a 12-step program and has been in recovery since 2004
Bradley Cooper
Who was the first woman pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic?
Amelia Earhart
flew nonstop and solo across the Atlantic on May 20–21, 1932. She departed from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, and landed in Northern Ireland, completing the journey in roughly 15 hours
What was the coffee shop named in the hit TV show Friends?
Central Perk
lasting from a few months to 2 years, symptoms include irritability, depression, fatigue and sleep disturbances, and cravings
post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS)
What stress hormone is often elevated with individuals with addiction?
cortisol
Famous actress who died of a suspected intentional overdose in 1962, whose most iconic films include "Gentleman Prefer Blondes" and "The Seven Year Itch." The last phone call she ever made is believed to have been to the US President at that time.
Marilyn Monroe
Which NFL quarterback has thrown the most touchdowns?
Tom Brady (649)
In which American state was the first McDonald’s opened?
Bernardino, California on May 15, 1940
the presence of both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder in one person is known as a
co-occurring disorder
the reduced ability or inability to experience pleasure, joy, or interest in activities once enjoyed
anhedonia
7-time World Series winner (between 1951-1962) with the New York Yankees, at his final press conference after a liver transplant, he expressed deep remorse for his actions, telling children, "Don’t be like me". He died in 1995 from liver cancer after years of alcohol abuse
Mickey Mantle
What sporting event is held every Memorial Day?
Indy 500
What is the human body’s heaviest and largest organ?
the skin
structurally integrated collection of different tissues (epithelial, connective, nervous, and muscle) that work together to perform complex, vital functions
What does SSRI stand for
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
(increase serotonin levels in the brain)
What part of the brain is responsible for processing the physical manifestations of emotions. HINT: Think of The Water Boy
Medulla Oblongata
This actress who is most well known for playing Princess Leia has spoken out about having bipolar disorder and was in recovery from cocaine and prescription drug abuse (died December 2016)
Carrie Fisher
In what country outside of America did the first Starbucks store open?
England Japan
Australia Canada
Japan in 1996
What was the first full-length color feature animated film?
- Pinocchio
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Fantasia
- Bambi
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
What behavioral intervention claims that thoughts cause emotions which then causes behaviors?
cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
This is the part of the brain that is responsible for decision-making, planning, and impulse control
prefrontal cortex
18-time Grammy Award blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter in his 80's, born in Surrey, England. Sober since 1987, founder of the Crossroads Center in Antigua
Eric Clapton
What sport were women allowed to play in the Olympics for the first time?
Tennis