Facts
This substance is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
What is alcohol?
There are six SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) available today. Name three.
What is fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluvoxamine (Luvox)?
This singer of "Beautiful" and "Fighter" has shared her journey to sobriety after struggles with alcohol and prescription medications.
Who is Christina Aguilera?
This substance is used as a topical local anesthetic, and is schedule II, despite most people thinking it is fully illegal
What is Cocaine?
This common HALT trigger reminds people to avoid making important decisions when they're Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or _____.
What is tired?
This class of medications can have it's effects reversed by the administration of Naloxone.
What are opioids?
There are three medications that are approved to treatment alcohol disorders. Name 1.
What are naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram?
This rapper and producer has been open about achieving sobriety after years of substance use and is known for albums like Recovery
Who is Eminem?
This substance is the main ingredient in Ecstasy.
What is MDMA? (Double points if you can say what it stands for).
A person, place, emotion, or situation that increases the urge to use is called this.
What is a trigger?
This benzodiazepine has the longest half life in it's class.
What is diazepam (Valium)?
Traditionally used for high blood pressure, this med is frequently prescribed in a detox setting to take as needed.
What is Clonidine?
This television host and comedian has spoken publicly about his decades-long recovery and hosts Family Feud.
Who is Steve Harvey?
A nasal spray containing this substance has been approved for treatment resistant depression and acute suicidal ideation or behavior under the brand name Spravato.
What is ketamine?
This phrase means someone has returned to alcohol or drug use after a period of recovery.
What is a relapse?
After quitting for this many years, the risk of dying from lung cancer is about half that of someone who still smokes.
What is 10 years?
This medicine is frequently used in treatment for the treatment / prevention of nausea and vomiting.
What is ondansetron (Zofran)?
This rock legend and Aerosmith frontman has openly discussed recovery and helping others seek treatment.
Who is Steven Tyler?
Despite some people seeing this substance as relaxing, it can unmask many different mental health symptoms including psychotic disorders and schizophrenia.
What is Marijuana?
This is a person who guides someone through the 12 Steps.
What is a sponsor?
This is the only SSRI that is not approved to treat depression in the United States
What is Luvox (fluvoxamine)?
This medication has been used for years in people with an opioid use disorder. It is given out in federally licensed treatment centers.
What is methadone?
This legendary singer of "Rocket Man" has been sober since 1990 and is an outspoken advocate for recovery.
Who is Elton John?
Slow or stopped breathing is a common sign of an overdose involving this class of drugs.
What are opioids?
This is the second step of AA.
What is "Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity"?