The Basics
Wild Card
True or False
Pop Culture
States of Mind
100
Someone with at least 2 years of sobriety, who helps a newcomer through the process of a 12-step program.
What is a Sponsor?
100
Switching from one addiction to another. ie, someone stops using alcohol but starts using cannabis or someone stops using cannabis but starts gambling in excess
What is Cross Addiction
100
It takes 21 days to recover from an addiction.
False
100
This Tennessee native recently released his 10th studio solo album entitled, "Beautifully Broken." Which includes a song titled, "Winning Streak" that touches on his experience attending an AA meeting.
Who is Jelly Roll ?
100
This is a tool for accessing Wise Mind.
What is Mindfulness ?
200
The return to substance use after a period of abstinence often accompanied by old addictive behaviors and ways of thinking.
What is a relapse?
200
This is the neurotransmitter affected by addiction:
Adrenaline
Dopamine
Serotonin
What is Dopamine?
200
For Phase 1: You must bring at least 1 support person a minimum of 3 Mondays for 5:30 pm class
False
200
This Motley Crue band member recently posted to his Instagram sharing he is "23 years, 276 months, 8,402days or 201, 623 sober." His book, "The Heroine Diaries" chronicles his journey through addiction and recovery and has a supporting soundtrack.
Who is Nikki Sixx ?
200
The 3 states of mind are: (2 types)
Reasonable, Emotional, Wise & Active/addict, Clean, Clear
Emotional, Stabilized, Conscious & Psychotic, Peaceful, Sober
Preconscious, Conscious, Mind over Matter & Active/addict, Relapse, Pre-contemplative
Reasonable Mind, Emotional Mind, Wise Mind & Active/Addict, Clean, Clear 
300
A common defensive technique often used in addictive family systems in which people refuse to recognize an apparent problem.
What is denial?
300
A form of therapy that helps an individual understand how our thoughts affect our actions. It helps an individual learn to change their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to feel better.
What is CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) ?
300
For AMRS Phase 1: you need to attend 5 outside support meetings a week
False
300
This "slim shady," Detroit based rapper has been sober since 2008 and credits the support of NA. He recently posted to his social media in April 2024, celebrating 16 years of sobriety.
Who is Eminem ? (Marshall Mathers)
300
When someone can acknowledge how they feel and take in additional information before making a decision on how to respond, they are in this mind
What is Wise Mind
400
Symptoms you experience up to 6-24 months after you have finished detoxing that are related to the brain finding its new baseline of function after stopping a substance.
What is P.A.W.S. (post acute withdrawal syndrome)?
400
A form of therapy that helps an individual understand how our emotions affect our actions. It helps an individual learn to practice mindfulness in order to practice emotional regulation and feel better.
What is DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) ?
400
Addiction is primary disease that can be seen on a brain scan
True
400
This Emmy award-winning series first aired in March 2005. Each episode of this documentary followed 1 or 2 individuals with drug and/or alcohol addiction and their families experience in helping them get connected to substance use treatment.
What is Intervention? 
400
When someone takes information from past use experiences, practices healthy coping skills when recognizing triggers/cravings, is engaged in recovery they are in this mind
What is Clear Mind
500
This nerve is the longest cranial nerve and can help with regulating your nervous system, which can support emotional regulation.
What is the Vagus Nerve?
500
In addiction, these are the 6 Stages of Change
Pre-contemplative, Contemplative, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse
500
Abstinence from drugs is considered Recovery
False
500
Based on the autobiographical book by Jim Carroll, this film delves into the life of a young basketball player and his substance use. The movie depicts the descent into addiction and the subsequent struggle for redemption. With its powerful performances, particularly by Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role, this film showcases the devastating impact of drug abuse on the dreams and aspirations of youth.
What is "The Basketball Diaries" ?
500
When someone is in this mind, they are not using substances but they are not working a recovery program, not practicing healthy coping skills and avoiding discussions about when they were actively using. They may be struggling but are not reaching out for support
What is Clean Mind