Science and Addiction
Whatever the substance is, once addiction to that substance occurs for long enough this important organ drastically changes the way it functions.
Brain
This is the practice of regularly taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
Self-care
What day of the week will New Years fall on in 2026?
Thursday
Who established January 1st as the first day of the year?
Julius Caesar
This term refers to the healthy ability to understand the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of anothe
Empathy or Empathizing
This neurotransmitter is closely linked to the mind's reward system and is commonly associated with pleasure and reinforcement.
Dopamine
Some people in recovery need help with past difficult life events, distressing experiences, and memories often referred to as a history of _______
Trauma
What is the most common New Years resolution?
Lose weight
When was the first ball drop in New York City?
1907
To maintain healthy relationships, we should identify and communicate these physical, psychological, and emotional limits to protect ourselves from being used, manipulated, or violated by others.
Boundaries
These hormones often referred to as the "feel-good" hormones, are released during activities that promote well-being, like exercise, laughter, creative expression, and socialization
Endorphins
This evidence-based approach to maintaining recovery from addiction involves identifying triggers and warning signs and then developing specific coping strategies to avoid a return to negative behaviors
Relapse Prevention
What is the most common song played at New Years celebrations in America?
Auld Lang Syne
What was a major fear as soon as the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, 2000?
That computer systems wouldn’t recognize the number 2000
This is the two-word term for the cooperative process of effectively resolving disputes and settling interpersonal arguments and fights in a positive manner that both sides can agree upon
Conflict resolution
This highly advanced and complex area of the human brain is associated with decision-making and impulse control, and is strongly impacted by addiction and intoxication
Prefrontal Cortex
This skills-based form of treatment used in substance use and mental health recovery focuses on identifying and changing thinking patterns to help change feelings and negative behaviors (Hint: also known as CBT?)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Chinese New Year’s animal for 2025
Snake
Who were the first people to make New Years Resolutions?
Ancient Babylonians
This two-word term describes when you carefully hear and focus on what another person is saying and then repeat back what you heard to confirm that you understood them
Active listening or reflective listening
The rates of heart disease, stroke, HIV, Hepatitis, and mental disorders move in this direction when addiction is also present
Increase, go up, or get worse
This approach to addiction recovery focuses on minimizing the negative consequences associated with active substance use by providing tools, strategies, resources, and supports to reduce the risks and dangers associated with that use.
Harm Reduction
Which Swedish pop band sings the song “Happy New Year"?
ABBA
What state is famous for dropping A giant ball on New Years Eve?
New York City; Times Square
This refers to a close and profound emotional, psychological, and physical connection between individuals. that involves a deep level of trust, respect, vulnerability, and mutual understanding.
Intimacy