Misc
Recovery
Brain Science
Defense Mechanisms
Misc #2
100

What's the name of Chris Herron's foundation?

The Herron Project

100

Who is mostly likely to get in the way of your recovery?

You

100

____-____ _____ is the weakest part of the brain. It is responsible for ______.

Pre-Frontal Cortex/Logic or Decision making

100

Which Defense Mechanism is this?

"I will quit using tomorrow."

Denial

100

What is the first step?

We admitted we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable. 

200

To politely, yet firmly stand up for yourself when facing a difficult situation is called ________.

assertive(ness)

200

What is PAWS?

post acute withdrawal syndrome

200

Dopamine is the chemical responsible for ______ or _____

Reward or Motivation

200

Which Defense Mechanism is this?

After being rejected for a date you claim, "I didn't find them attractive anyways."

Rationalization

200

Define the obsession

Re-Occurring thought that doesn't respond to reason

300

What does it mean to take a third step?

Commitment to work the rest of the steps / Commitment to take direction.

300

Who founded NA and when?

Jimmy Kinnon 1953

300

_____________ is the body's function to restore/maintain balance.

Homestasis

300

Which Defense Mechanism is this?

"When I get sad I write songs and play music."

Sublimation

300

Define the Allergy

An abnormal reaction to a substance 

400

Meditation, mindfulness, exercise, therapy, calling a sober friend and thinking of the consequences are all examples of this useful tool in recovery.

Healthy Coping Skills

400

Where and When was AA founded?

Akron, Oh / 1935

400

The ________ is responsible for the fear response, F____, F_____, F______ and F_____

Amygdala, Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn

400

Which Defense Mechanism is this?

You have a crush on someone but act like you hate them

Reaction-Formation

400

Define Spiritual Mallady

Disease/Sickness (Being spiritually malnourished) 

500

________ is the quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence 

e.g. you are thirsty so your attention is looking for water.

Salience

500

What are the two Buddhist based recovery meetings/programs?

Recovery Dharma or Refuge Recovery.

500

What are 3 of the 5 high risk factors that predispose addiction?

(Name all 5 for double points)

Access/Social, Comorbidity, Age, Genetics, ACEs

500

BONUS POINTS

500

BONUS POINTS