Relapse Warning Signs
Feeling hopeless and thinking “nothing is going to get better” is an example of this.
What is negative thinking? or Hopelessness/Defeat
What does MAT stand for?
What is medication assisted treatment
True or False: Addiction is a disease, meaning it is treatable, but not curable.
True
True or False: AA/NA support the use of medicinal marijuana
False: complete abstinence is believed best for both AA/NA.
These two legal stimulants can be purchased at most stores
What is Caffeine and Nicotine
Name two emotional warning signs that could happen before a relapse.
What are anxiety, depression, anger, loneliness, irritability, hopelessness, or increased stress?
What is Vivotrol
This word describes when someone needs more of a substance to get the same effect.
What is Tolerance
These two men are considered the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Who are Bill W. and Dr. Bob?
Celebrities like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Marilyn Monroe died of drug overdoses linked to lethally combining other substances with this prescription drug. The drug has since been discontinued.
What are Quaaludes
Stopping meetings, groups, or counseling may be a sign of this.
What is disengaging from recovery? or Isolation
True or False: Antidepressants and mood stabilizers usually begin working immediately after the first dose.
False. Many take several weeks to show their full benefit.
This organ is the most effected by addiction
What is the Brain
This recovery saying encourages members to focus on similarities with others rather than differences.
What is “Identify, don’t compare”?
Denzel Washington plays infamous drug king-pin in this Hollywood film?
What is American Gangster
Returning to old people, places, or activities connected to substance use is considered this.
What is high-risk behavior?
Unlike daily Suboxone, this buprenorphine medication is administered as a subcutaneous injection and provides extended medication coverage.
What is Sublocade?
Name the two most popular support meetings available to people struggling with addiction
What is AA, Alcoholics anonymous or NA, Narcotics Anonymous
In NJ, if you have (3) DUI convictions, you lose your license for ______
10 years
This US president started the war on drugs (NOT Ronald Regan)
Who is Richard Nixon
“I can use just one time and control it” is an example of this.
What is minimizing or rationalizing?
What is Xylazine or Tranq
Before rehabs existed, addiction was historically viewed as a moral failing and was only treated with the use of ____________
What is religion
Name three ways someone can stay actively involved in a 12-step recovery program.
What are attending meetings, working with a sponsor, working the Steps, doing service, building a sober network, and helping newcomers?
How many states is recreational marijuana legal in? (Points given if 3 under or 3 over)
24 states