Earth Day
Name 3 ways to support our Earth's environment.
What is...
- planting trees
- recycling
- using mass transit
- composting
Define 'recovery' in your own words.
Recovery is a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. (NIDA)
Name 3 ways to stay mentally fit.
- talk therapy
- journaling
- meditation
A neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to use a drug or engage in a behavior that produces natural reward, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences.
What is Addiction.
Who can become addicted to drugs and/or alcohol?
What is... anyone.
Name 3 ways to expose self to nature.
What is...
- walk in the park
- travel to a destination outside of city
- swim in a lake/ocean
- touch bare feet to grass
- go on a hike
What is the first step according to 12-step principles?
What is...We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable.
Name 3 ways in which nature can benefit mental health.
What is...
- reducing anxiety
- connection to something greater
- peaceful sounds and scenery
- increase movement and exercise
- reduce cortisol levels
Name 3 types of treatment for addiction/substance use.
What is...
- outpatient treatment
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- inpatient detox/rehab
- residential program
What is...
- CPH
- OPMC
- PAP
- SPAN
The U.S. generates about _________ pounds of waste per person each day.
What is... 4.9 pounds of waste.
True or false, hitting rock bottom is a necessity for recovering fully.
What is... false.
Prozac, Celexa, Lexapro, Zoloft, Pristiq are all ________ ?
What is... antidepressant medication.
This medication is used to treat alcohol use and opioid use disorders and works to address cravings and blocks opioid receptors.
What is... Naltrexone (Revia, Vivitrol).
The name of a type of support group for medical professionals that have the desire to recover from chemical addictions using a 12-step approach.
What is...Caduceus meeting.
There are approximately 400 of these for every person on Earth.
What are... trees.
This is mutual support, peer-led and non-theistic community program uses a trauma-informed, empowered approach to recovery based on Buddhist principles.
What is... Recovery Dharma.
Catastrophizing, mind-reading, black and white thinking, over-generalization are all types of _________ ?
What are... cognitive distortions.
The withdrawal from these two substances include risk of death.
Name 3 barriers medical professionals experience when seeking treatment for a substance use disorder.
What is...
- lack of time off from work
- stigma
- poor insurance plan
- fear of losing license
When is the next solar eclipse?
What is... August 23, 2044
Vivitrol, Antabuse, Campral, Suboxone, Methadone are all _________ ?
What is... Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Taking a moment to notice and acknowledge the things you're grateful for each day can brighten your outlook, boost your mood, and help you feel more positive in the face of challenges. This practice entails showing appreciation for the things in life that are meaningful or valuable to you.
What is... gratitude practice.
These are the 5 stages of change.
What are...
- precontemplation (not ready)
- contemplation (getting ready)
- preparation (ready)
- action
- maintenance
Approximately what percentage of nurses in the U.S. have a dependence on drugs or alcohol?
What is... between 14% and 20% of all RNs in the U.S. may have a problem with drug or alcohol dependence or abuse.