Change
What's the best way to deal with war stories? A, B, or C?
A. Stop talking and change the subject.
B. Hell, war stories can be hilarious. People need the comic relief. Just let people talk.
C. Finish the war story then apologize or say, "Just kidding."
A
What has a neck but no head?
A Bottle
True or False?
It is okay to leave the room without informing the facilitator.
False
What are 2 activities that you can participate in that will increase levels of dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins naturally without substance use?
examples: yoga, meditation, exercise, massage, get sunlight, create music or art, listen to music, acupuncture, etc.
What movie is this quote from?
"Say Hello to my little friend"
What include any drug-related communication that gets in the way of recovery, like pro-drug jokes, glorification of drug use, or unhealthy fascination with certain medications? These are often a sign that someone isn't ready to quit.
War Stories
David's father has three sons: Snap, Crackle, and _____?
David
This is the most important expectation/rule in any group setting. *What you hear in here stays in here*
Confidentiality
What chemical in your brain is also known as "The Pleasure/Reward Chemical"?
Dopamine
Freddy Krueger wears a striped sweater that is what 2 colors?
Red and Green
What stage of change is when a person has a slip, or returns to destructive behaviors they were trying to change, which can bring about feelings of shame?
Relapse Stage
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Seven
What is another word for "interference", "butting in", "cross talking", and/or "cutting in," which should not be done during group sessions?
Interruption
Which neurotransmitter/chemical in your brain helps us feel loves and connected to others, is released when we feel trust, and it plays a role in bonding with others and sustaining relationships?
Oxytocin
What movie is the following quote from?
“Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?” (Hint: They’re not on a plane.)
Indiana Jones Raiders of The Lost Ark
Which stage of change is when you actively taking steps to change, you are starting to work out a plan, making changes in behaviors, asking for professional help, or using professional help to make their plan more successful?
Action Stage
What goes up but never comes down?
Age
What is regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others?
Respect
To start a broad discussion on addiction and the brain, a good basic understanding is to recognize and acknowledge that addiction impairs one’s ability to effectively _______. Which is defined as the power of comprehending, or thinking in more rational ways.
Reason
What movie/movies have these locations in them? Hogsmeade, The Forbidden Forest, and Platform 9 3/4
Harry Potter Movies
What is the complete and total acceptance of reality? This means that you accept the reality of a situation in your mind, heart, and body. You stop fighting against the reality and accept it.
Radical Acceptance
What is more useful when it is broken?
An Egg
This type of listening involves listening with all of your senses as a way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual understanding
Active Listening
What is the term that describes the brain’s ability to adapt by creating and strengthening new neural pathways; rewiring or repairing of the brain; it involves training the brain to create new pathways that detour around those formed in the throes of addiction?
Neuroplasticity
Which country does Forrest Gump travel to as part of the All-American Ping-Pong Team?
China