Biology
Is the disease of addiction genetic?
YES...Now, that doesn’t mean that if you have the genes, or if you have family members that have struggled with addiction, that you’re going to develop an addiction,It just means you’re more prone to it.”, genetics indicate a predisposition — not a destiny.
Correct answer 500
What do we mean by H.O.W.?
Honesty, open mindedness, willingness
Correct answer 1000
What are PPT?
People places things
What is a high risk situation?
A situation that puts your sobriety in danger and makes it easier for you to relapse
correct answer 500
Auld Lang Syne is sung at midnight on New Years Eve. What does "Auld Lang Syne" mean?
Old long time ago
Correct answer 1000
Addiction is a _______ and _______ disease of the mind, body, and spirit.
chronic, progressive
Correct answer 1000
What is a higher power?
Any power that is greater than yourself.
Correct answer 400
What is the difference between abstinence and recovery?
Working a program, changing, and committed to a new life
Correct answer 400
List the 3 stages of relapse?
Emotional, mental/cognitive, physical
Correct answer 800
How many grapes do the Spanish eat for good luck at New Years?
Twelve
Correct answer 1200
What pathway in the brain is impacted by addiction?
Reward...While the intense feelings of pleasure and reward derived from early drug use can play a part in continued use of the drug, it is only a small part of the cycle of addiction.
Correct answer 900
What does "turning it over" mean?
Give the problem to your higher power and let go.
Correct answer 600
What type of communication is most effective?
Assertive
Correct answer 1500
Why are resentments dangerous?
Resentments are like poison. They slowly kill us by making us bitter, angry, and frustrated.
Correct answer 900
What do the Dutch eat on New Years for good luck?
doughnuts
Correct answer 1500
What chemical in the brain is responsible for feeling high?
Dopamine
Recite Step Two
Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Beliefs about what is most important in life
Personal values
Correct answer 800
What is cross addiction?
Switching or changing our addiction
Correct answer 800
The first ball was lit up in Times Square on this year.
A. 1892. B. 1907. C. 1924.
1907
Correct answer 800
Explain physical tolerance.
Needing more of a substance to feel a similar effect. Correct answer 1000
How will you know a higher power is working in your life? Only the person who picked can answer with no help from their team
Peace, serenity, happiness, contentment
Correct answer 1500
What are the core components of a recovery program? Name 3
sponsor, home group, 12 steps, meetings, higher power, prayer, support, spiritual principles
Correct answer 2000
What are relapse warning signs?
Name 3
Urges and cravings, boredom, neglecting responsibilities, isolation, and negative feelings which could lead back to your problem behaviors.
Why are noisemakers used to celebrate the New Year?
To scare away evil spirits.
Correct answer 3000