Drugs work in the brain because they have the same ________ and _________ as the brain's natural neurotransmitters
What are size and shape?
100
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
Who are the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous?
100
The consumption of a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time; usually defined as 5 drinks for men and 4 drinks for women in a 2 hour time span.
What is Binge Drinking?
100
Of all the people who use me, 9% become addicted
What is Cannabis?
100
Step 1
What is "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol -- that our lives had become unmanageable?"
200
This substance affects the balance between the 2 key neurotransmitters, dopamine and serotonin
What is alcohol?
200
This city is considered the birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous
What is Akron, Ohio?
200
This occurs when the brain is no longer able to form new memories due to a high level of intoxication
What is a Blackout?
200
Of all the people who drink me, 15% will become addicted.
What is Alcohol?
200
Step 6
What is "Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character?"
300
This class of drugs, often prescribed to people with anxiety, enhances the neurotransmitter GABA and slows down nerve impulses throughout the body
What are Benzodiazepines?
300
Dr. Bob had his final drink right before he did this
What is performing an operation?
300
People, places, or things that are associated with using
What are Triggers?
300
Of all the people who use me, 17% will become addicted
What is Cocaine?
300
Step 3
What is "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him?"
400
These drugs cause the brain to reduce the amount of the neurotransmitter GABA and release a large amount of dopamine all at once; this eventually shuts down the brain's dopamine producing cells
What are opiates?
400
Dr. William Silkworth, a NY specialist on alcoholism, wrote this chapter in the Big Book
What is The Doctor's Opinion?
400
The recovery acronym H.A.L.T can help you remember to avoid which 4 high risk situations?
What are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired?
400
Of all the people who use me, 23% will become addicted
What is Heroin?
400
Step 9
What is "Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others?"
500
This substance causes significant structural and functional changes in parts of the brain associated with emotion and memory; only long-term abstinence will allow neural pathways to repair themselves
What is Methamphetamine?
500
The chapter entitled "How It Works" starts by saying 'Rarely have we seen a person fail who has' done this
What is "thoroughly followed our path"?
500
This information or kit can help an individual from using again; it usually includes meeting information, important phone numbers, healthy coping skills, and sober recreational activities
What is a Relapse Prevention Plan?
500
Of all the people who use me, 32% will become addicted.
What is Nicotine?
500
Step 12
What is "Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs?"