Substance Use Trivia
When someone stops using a substance to which they are physically addicted. This can cause mental and physical distress.
What is WITHDRAWAL?
THC, Marijuana, and hashish are all examples of what substance?
What is CANNABIS?
______ is the use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.
What is MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT or MAT?
What does CBT stand for?
What is COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY?
Name 3 pathways to recovery, or different support groups?
Any of these: Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS), Women for Sobriety (WFS), Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons And Significant Others (JACS); Al-Anon, Recovery Dharma, Refuge Recovery
When you need more of the same drug/drink to get the same effect.
What is TOLERANCE?
Class of drugs that slow the nervous system, which causes behavior and thoughts to slow, can cause gaps in memory as well.
What is a DEPRESSANT drug?
________ is the medication that is designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose.
What is NALAXONE or NARCAN?
What does the acronym PAWS stand for?
What is POST-ACUTE WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME?
Name 5 Coping Skills
Deep breathing, art, listening to music, exercise/taking walks, cooking, talking to others/sponsor, reading, meditation, urge surfing/guided meditation, yoga, drinking tea, progressive muscle relaxation, learn a new language, explore new places, taking a class/hobby, journaling, going to a support group meeting, etc.
When someone feels the compulsive need to use a substance; often referred to as "dependency."
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Who is the most important person at any NA meeting.
What is ADDICTION?
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Class of drugs that energize the nervous system by making the nerves act more quickly than normal. As these nerves speed up, they speed up a person’s actions, senses, and thoughts.
What are STIMULANTS?
_________ is the injectable MAT drug used to treat opioid use disorder and even alcohol use disorder.
What is VIVITROL?
What does DBT stand for?
What is DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY?
Name three signs of an opioid overdose.
Small and constricted “pinpoint pupils”, falling asleep or loss of consciousness, slow and shallow breathing, choking or gurgling sounds, limp body; pale, blue, or cold skin.
What is DETOX? (or) What is WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT?
Class of drugs that temporarily change the way people understand and experience the world around them. These effects can be unpredictable, and the same person will have different experiences with the same drug and dosage.
What are HALLUCINOGENS?
The two forms that the drug Suboxone (and its generic counterparts) come in are __________.
What are TABLETS or FILM STRIPS?
What does the acronym HALT stand for?
What is HUNGRY, ANGRY, LONELY, and TIRED?
Name the three signs that someone’s substance use is becoming a problem.
Lack of control, negative consequences, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, negative physical and/or mental health issues, cravings/urges, dependency, compulsive behaviors, affecting their finances/job/school, relationships are effected, etc.
The term for substance use disorders and mental health issues combined.
What is a CO-OCCURRING DISORDER? (Also referred to as CROSS-ADDICTED or DUAL DIAGNOSIS in the past)
The synthetic opioid drug that is being added to drugs like heroin, cocaine, pills, etc. to increase the tolerance and withdrawal from the intended drug, but is highly addictive and has a greater potential for overdose.
What is FENTANYL?
Addictive drugs are called _________ because they can change a person’s mood or feelings.
What is PSYCHOACTIVE or MOOD-ALTERING?
What does EMDR stand for?
Name 3 Hallucinogenic Drugs
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What 2 Classes of drugs does cannabis/marijuana fall under?
LSD, Psilocybin, Peyote, DMT, PCP, Ketamine, Salvia divinorum, Ibogaine, Ayahuasca, GHB, DMT, bath salts, etc.
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