Self Help Groups
Chemical Dependency
Relapse Prevention
Overdose Prevention
Mixed Bag
100

In NA and AA this is the person that guides you through the steps.

Sponsor

100

The need to an increased amount of a substance to gain the desired effect is called.. 

tolerance

100

List five signs a relapse is coming

Change in attitude, loss of interest in things you had been enjoying, decreased involvement in recovery supports and programs, change in habits, tempting triggers...anything that shows a CHANGE in behavior and attitudes from when the person was successful.   


100

True or False: Because narcan is only effective in opioid overdoses it should never be used if the person is overdosing on another substance such as spike.

False: Fentanyl has been found in every single street drug, although the person may not be aware of it they may be overdosing on opioids. 

100

With over 8 million deaths annually worldwide, this drug kills up to half of those who do not quit. 

Nicotine

200

Group that offers support to the family and loved ones of those going through addiction and recovery.

Al Anon and Al ateen

200

How long does a drug craving typically last

30 minutes

200

Opioid users have the highest risk of relapse, in the first year what is the rate of relapse.

90%, this risk drops to 40-50% with the addition of buprenorphine, as low as 13% on methadone.

200

Name the law that protects a person from legal action if they call 911 during an overdose/

Good Samaritan Law

200

True or false; you can not count your clean time if you are on MAT, such as methadone.

False; Your clean time belongs to you, you define it. 

300

These two support groups based on the principals of Buddhism. 

Refuge Recovery, or Dharma Recovery

300

This network in the brain that helps us feel pleasure and motivates us to repeat actions beneficial for survival, such as eating and social interactions is called what, (often "hijacked" in active addiction.)

The reward pathway

300

What does the HALT acronym stand for?

Hungry

Angry

Lonely

Tired

300

True or False: Vivitrol is effective in preventing alcohol overdose.

False, although Vivitrol blocks the euphoria from alcohol it does not block alcohol absorption. Overdose risk is not changed if the person is drinking. 

300

This drug is implicated (involved) in 1 out of every 4 suicides. 

alcohol

400

AA was founded by these two men.

Bill Wilson and Dr Bob Smith 

400

Chemical released by the brain responsible for positive feelings. 

dopamine

400

Two of the most successful, evidence-based therapy modules for addiction are CBT and DBT, what do these acronym's stand for?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

400

488 deaths per day in the US, approximately 20 deaths per hour are attributed to this drug. 

alcohol

400

Name five types of MAT (medication assisted therapy)

Methadone

Buprenorphine

Topimax

Vivitrol

Antabuse

Nicotine replacement therapy


500

name 10 self-help groups.

AA, NA, CA, HA, MA, GA, Refuge Recovery, Smart Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, SAA, Pagans in Recovery, Dharma Recovery, Millati Islami

500

Describe the synergistic effect, hint methadone and benzodiazepines. 

synergistic effects are the effects when chemical substances interact resulting in an overall effect that is greater than the sum of individual effects of any of them, i.e. 2+2=9. 

500

There are three stages of a relapse, name two.

  • Emotional Relapse: During this stage, the individual is not necessarily thinking about having a drink or using drugs, but they’re neglecting self-care. They might start to bottle up emotions, isolate themselves from others, eat poorly, and not sleep well.
  • Mental Relapse: This stage becomes an internal tug-of-war and includes cravings for drugs and alcohol; nostalgic feelings for the people, places, and things associated with alcohol and drug use; and lying to themselves about the consequences that come with it.
  • Physical Relapse: At this point, drinking and/or drug use begins and quickly escalates to an uncontrollable level.
500

Name five signs of a stimulant overdose


  • Headache.
  • Heart palpitations.
  • Hypertension.
  • Rapid breathing.
  • Dizziness.
  • Restlessness.
  • Confusion.
  • Hallucinations.
  • Panic states.
  • Muscle cramps.
  • Tremors.
  • Fast or labored breathing.
  • Increased body temperature.
  • Nausea or vomiting.
  • Chest pain.
  • Seizures.
500

Name five symptoms of PAWS

  • Irritability and hostility.
  • Depression.
  • Anxiety.
  • Low energy and fatigue.
  • Sleep disruption, including insomnia.
  • Memory problems.
  • Limited ability to focus or think clearly.
  • Cravings.
  • Impaired executive control (decision making).
  • An inability to feel pleasure (anhedonia).
  • Difficulty focusing on tasks.
  • Lack of libido.
  • Inexplicable chronic pain.
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