That Good Brain
These can hijack the pleasure/reward circuits in your brain and hook you into wanting more and more.
What are substances/alcohol/drugs?
Correct answer 500
If stolen 800
What are the 3 most three used substances in America in 2024
The process of bringing together your "emotion mind" and "logical mind" to find a middle path.
What is wise mind
Correct answer 700
If Stolen 1500
How many languages in the world are written from right to left?
12
Closest wins 1500
range 6-18
This neurotransmitter is often called “the pleasure molecule,” but it is more correctly defined as a chemical that underlies motivation. It focuses attention on and drives people to pursue specific goals.
What is dopamine?
Correct answer 400
If stolen 600
What percent of the USA struggles with addiction?
10%
Closest wins 1000
Range 4-14%
Observe, Describe, and Participate
What are the "what" mindfulness skills?
Correct answer 1000
If Stolen 1000
What is the name of the biggest technology company in South Korea?
R/W
Samsung
Right 800
Wrong 1000 to the other team
About how much sobriety does one need to have in order for the brain to start healing and creating new neural pathways?
What is 90 days?
Correct answer 900
If stolen 900
Name 3 illicit drugs known to trigger psychosis
(Must Be On The List)
Intentionally being present in the "here and now."
What is mindfulness?
Correct answer 900
If Stolen 1500
What is the most consumed manufactured drink in the world?
R/W
Tea
Right answer 900
Wrong 1200 to the other team
Over time, substance abuse weakens activity of this part of the brain, which is the brain’s decision-making center.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
Correct answer 1200
If stolen 2000
Contrary to popular belief, alcohol interferes and worsens...
What is sleep? Sobriety will likely improve sleep patterns
Correct answers 1200
If stolen 1600
Nonjudgmentally, One-Mindfully, and Effectively
What are the "how" mindfulness skills?
Correct answer 1200
If Stolen 1600
What are the names of Cinderella’s stepsisters?
R/W
Anastasia and Drizella
Right answer 1200
Wrong 1600 to the other team
When overstimulated by alcohol/drug use, what part of the brain creates the euphoric feeling known as a “high?”
What is the basal ganglia. With prolonged exposure to extreme stimuli, euphoric feelings may diminish or disappear while experiencing normal and natural positive experiences. Eventually, the only way a user can experience pleasure is through the use of alcohol/drugs.
Correct answer 2000
If Stolen 3000
A Benefit of Sobriety is that you can increase __ stability
What is financial stability?
Correct 1000
If stolen 1500
A type of therapy that helps individuals manage intense emotions and develop coping skills to navigate challenging situations and improve their relationships
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) DBT is now used for a variety of mental health conditions, including mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and substance use disorders. It combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles with mindfulness techniques to help individuals accept their current situation while also working towards positive change.
Correct answer 2000
If Stolen 3000
How long do elephant pregnancies last?
22 months
Closest wins 2000
Range 18-24