The Brain
the term to describe when more of a drug is needed to feel the same effect
tolerance
What does MDD stand for?
Major Depressive Disorder
Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1990's, who was addicted to heroin and took his life at the age of 27.
This player had the game winning interception in SuperBowl 49
Malcolm Butler
What animal cannot move it's eyeballs?
Owl
because their tube-shaped eyeballs are locked in place by rigid bony structures called sclerotic
what is the neurotransmitter associated with addiction?
(reward)
dopamine
What month is mental health awareness month?
May
This iconic American writer has published over 60 books and almost 200 short stories from the 70s through today. Many of them were written in a haze of alcoholism and he wrote in his memoir that he “barely remembers writing” one of them, which was a huge hit.
Stephen King
Before winning their first Super Bowl, how many times did the Patriots lose the Super Bowl?
2
First win: Super Bowl XXXVI (February 3, 2002): Defeated the St. Louis Rams 20–17
bat
this neurotransmitter is the body's natural pain reliever (natural ways to increase include laughing and exercising)
endorphins
This symptom involves experiencing a disconnection from reality, often characterized by hallucinations or delusions
psychosis
This comedian and actor, known for his role in "Good Will Hunting," struggled with addiction to alcohol and cocaine, which he discussed openly before his death in 2014.
Robin Williams
This pass catcher holds the New England Patriots team record for the most TDs in team history with 79 touchdowns
Rob Gronkowski
The unicorn is the national animal of which country?
England China
Norway Scotland
Scotland
over time, drugs and alcohol can affect this part of the brain, which is responsible for self-control, emotional regulation, and decision making
prefrontal cortex
What are the five stages of grief?
hint: DABDA
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
This actress struggled with cocaine addiction in the 90s" and once starred in the movie E.T. at 7 years old. She currently has her own talk show.
Drew Barrymore
During the 2001 AFC Divisional game vs. the Raiders in the snow, Tom Brady's fumble was overturned upon review leading to a rule changed known as this term.
Tuck rule
How many bones are there in the adult human body?
194 172
206 224
206
This term describes the brain’s ability to change and adapt, which plays a role in both addiction and recovery
neuroplasticity
This disorder was also known as Emotionally Unstable Disorder but has since changed. Symptoms include extreme mood swings (intense happiness, anger, sadness, or anxiety), intense fear of being left alone or abandoned (real or perceived), and intense and short-lived relationships.
borderline personality disorder (BPD)
It took this actor, who starred in "The Whole Nine Yards", going to rehab 15 times before maintaining long-term sobriety. He passed away in 2023 at age 54.
Matthew Perry
The team moved to Foxborough, Massachusetts and becomes the New England Patriots
1969 1982
1971 1979
1971
What is a group of crows called?
A group of ravens is called a conspiracy
A group of owls is called a parliament