Alcohol
This medication blocks opioid receptors and is available for both opioid and alcohol use disorder treatment.
naltrexone (Vivitrol)
This approach focuses on helping people identify and change unhealthy thoughts and behaviors.
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
True or false: Addiction is considered a chronic medical condition.
True
What are the four types of stress response? Hint: F, F, F, F.
Fight, flight, freeze, fawn.
What is the only fruit that bears its seeds on the outside?
The strawberry.
True or False: You need to be at or over the legal limit of 0.08% BAC to receive a DUI charge?
False: Any amount of alcohol in your system can potentially result in a charge if the officer observes signs of impairment. State laws vary between DWI/OWI/DUI, however 0.08% is the point of legal intoxication.
What is the second leading cause of death for people between the ages of 10 and 34 in the U.S.?
Suicide. Unintentional injuries are first. Cancer, heart disease, homicide, etc. fall behind those.
What is the medical term for a condition in which a person continues using a substance despite harmful consequences?
Substance use disorder (SUD)
How much does the average adult human brain weigh in pounds? Closest team wins or first one to get it right.
About 3 pounds.
In which ocean is the Bermuda Triangle located?
The Atlantic Ocean.
What is a standard drink considered to be in ounces for beer, wine, or liquor? Must get at least 2 of 3 correct.
12 oz beer (5% alc. content), 5 oz wine (12% alc. content), 1.5 oz 80-proof distilled liquor (whiskey, gin, vodka, etc.)
What do you call false thoughts and beliefs that are not based on reality?
Delusions.
Name three common examples of stimulants. Double points if you can name four.
Caffeine, nicotine, methamphetamine, cocaine.
Within just 20 minutes of quitting smoking, what two major cardiovascular vital signs begin to drop back down to healthier levels?
Heart rate and blood pressure.
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond.
What class of medications is most frequently used medically to safely manage acute alcohol withdrawal and detox?
Benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines attach to the same GABA receptors in the brain as alcohol.
Schizoaffective disorder is a combination of what two types of disorder?
Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition characterized by a combination of symptoms from both schizophrenia and a mood disorder (like depression or bipolar disorder). It's not simply a mix of the two, but rather a unique condition where psychotic symptoms (like hallucinations and delusions) and mood symptoms (like mania or depression) occur together or in close succession.
What is the difference between physical dependence and addiction?
Physical dependence involves the body adapting to a substance and experiencing withdrawal when it stops; addiction involves compulsive use despite harmful consequences.
How many hours to achieve REM sleep?
Adults need about 90 to 120 minutes (1.5 to 2 hours) of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep per night, which makes up roughly 25% of a healthy 7- to 9-hour night of sleep
How many bones do sharks have in their bodies?
Zero (their skeletons are made entirely of cartilage).
What is the primary factor that restores sobriety from alcohol consumption?
Time (the liver metabolizes alcohol at a steady rate; coffee, cold showers, or exercise do not speed up the process)
Name at least three specific personality disorders. Double points if you can define the difference between personality disorders and mood disorders.
What are four examples of mutual self help groups? Double points if you can name eight.
SMART Recovery, HA, MA, EA, NA, NA, Al-Anon, AA.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin.
Which ancient civilization used urine to whiten their teeth and wash laundry?
The Romans.