Christmas!
How many reindeer does Santa have?
(Double points if you can name them all)
Nine
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner Blitzen, and Rudolph
What does MAT stand for?
Medicated Assisted Treatment
What does PAWS stand for?
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
What substance is known to significantly damage the liver?
(ex: fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver failure)
Alcohol
What is an ideal blood pressure?
(anything close will be considered correct... but there is a "perfect" number. Double points if you are spot on!)
120/80
How long does it take a Christmas tree to grow?
7 years
Full recovery
Symptoms of PAWS are typically more, ___ and ___ than physical.
psychological and emotional
______ overdose can cause bradycardia, and dangerously low blood pressure.
Opioid
True or False: Stress can effect the body, not just brain and behavior.
True
I lived atop Mount Crumpet. Who played me?
Jim Carey
A daily pill that causes severe vomiting when alcohol is ingested.
Disulfiram/Antabuse
PAWS is the brains _______, after active addiction.
Recalibration
Cardiomyopathy is a common long-term effect associated with alcohol, cocaine, and methamphetamine misuse. What is cardiomyopathy?
Inflammation of the heart.
There are 3 stages of HIV. What is the last stage?
AIDS- acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
A life-saving medication used to reverse an opiate overdose by blocking opioids allowing the person to regain consciousness and start breathing.
Naloxone/Narcan
What is one of the most common symptoms of PAWS amongst all substances?
Sleep disturbances/insomnia
What is caused by lack of Thiamine/Vitamin B1?
(Hint: AKA "wet brain")
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
A mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one’s reputation defines...
Stigma
How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song?
364
An ______ is a drug that blocks opioids by attaching to the opioid receptors without activating them.
(ex: Naltrexone)
Antagonist
How long does PAWS typically last?
(span of time)
6 months to 2 years
Approximately 48.7 million over the age of __ have some form of substance use disorder in 2022.
(Hint: younger than you might expect)
12
Name 3 ways to improve sleep hygiene aside from professional assistance...
Stop pre sleep electronic use (30 minutes before sleep)
Use bed for sleep only
Remove naps
Keep fixed bedtime and wake-up time
Avoid caffeine and alcohol (4-6 hours before bed)
Do relaxing activities pre sleep
Make a worry list
Do boring activities pre sleep
Improve sleep environment
Exercise at the right time
Get up and try again
Learn about sleep