Illy's Addiction Jeopardy

Statistics

100

In 2017, this many Americans met criteria for a substance use disorder.

19.7 Million.

200

This many people die a year from alcohol use

95,000 

300

Since the start of the pandemic, overdoses have increased in the US by __%

50%

400

In 2019, statistics revealed the number of meth-related deaths was

16,167

500

440,000 of this type of people struggle with dependency issues a year

Number of babies born dependent.

Definitions

100

use of mood-altering drugs that interferes with or has a negative effect on a person’s life

A substance Use Disorder

200

described as an unconscious process, meaning that people are not intentionally lying, and they are not always aware that what they believe is not true. 

Denial

300

_{The process in which the same amount of a drug begins to have less effect.}

Tolerance

400

Cells in the body begin to become accustomed to drugs and adapt to the Prescence of that drug. 

Physical dependence

500

Occurs when a person's primary and secondary drugs have very similar drug effects

Cross Tolerance

Substances

100

Withdrawals from this substance include muscle and bone pain, sleep problems, diarrhea, vomiting, and severe cravings.

Opioids

200

A depressent that slows down activitity in the brain.

Alcohol

300

This drug can be recognized for its binge and crash pattern, that includes giving up food and sleep.

Methamphetamines

400

This substance has had studies link it to depression, anxiety, suicide planning and psychotic episodes. 

Marijuana

500

This substance is naloxone resistant, meaning it will not reverse an overdose. 

Xylazine combined in Fentanyl, aka Tranq

Celebrities

100

Getting sober on April 20, 2008 this artist has always found a way to share his experiences through his music, including his mother's addiction and being "not afraid" in recovery.

Eminem

200

This Halloween start battled opiate addiction for more than 10 years, and now has 23 years clean and sober.

Jamie Lee Curtis

300

This star grew up in the magical world of wizardry, and was has been a household name for much of the past 20 years. 

Daniel Radcliffe

400

With over 30 years in recovery. this star has been in several of the Marvel Movies, Django Unchained and in Die Hard with a Veneance

Samuel L. Jackson

500

This woman has been the host of the highest rated television talk show in the United States, spending over 25 season on the air.

Oprah Winfrey 

Recovery

100

People, places and things

Triggers

200

Breathing, calling a sponsor or friend, going to a meeting, getting away from the situation...

coping skills

300

Plan that identifies all your triggers, possible coping skills and support system

Relapse Prevention Plan

400

Someone refraining from all substance use

Abstinence

500

An approach to prevent overdose, reduce transmissive diseases and improve the overall wellbeing of a person

Harm-reduction