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100

This singer/songwriter struggled from a cocaine addiction in the 1970s. Critics even blame the choppy rhythms of his album “Station to Station” on the drug.

Who is David Bowie

100

In the first step, the recovering addict must admit that

What is they are powerless over their addiction and their life has became unmanageable

100

________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction

What is dopamine

100

We experience these in our mind, heart and gut and it is important to learn how to manage our reaction to them

What is  Feelings/Emotions

100

The essential inner drive, focus and desire, that brings about positive change and attainment of goals

What is  Motivation

100

A strong addictive urge that can pull you in a way you may not want to go if you are not careful

What is  Craving

100

Black Eyed Peas singer, Fergie, has been sober for over ten years - what was her drug of choice?

What is Crystal Meth

200

The singer/songwriter of Piano Man struggled with alcohol abuse for years before entering rehab.

Who is Billy Joel

200

Practice healthy ______ ______ to overcome cravings and triggers

What is coping skills

200

It is the area of the brain where long‐term memory is consolidated, and it is particularly sensitive to alcohol.

What is the hippocampus?

200

It is important to learn to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things

What is  Anxiety

200

The ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully: Self-Awareness

What is  Insight

200

Have a ______ ______ plan in place

What is relapse prevention

200

(1990's)  Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1900's shot himself in the head in 1994 at the age 27, addicted to heroin

Who is  Kurt Cobain

300

Failure to recognize the truth about a problem, particularly an addiction, is often referred to as this

What is Denial

300

What does the acronym SMART stand for?

Self Management And Recovery Training

300

20 minutes of __________ will release an equitable amount of dopamine similar to the amount of dopamine release from doing opiates.

What is Mindful Breathing i.e. breathwork?

300

These changing temporary states of mind can make us feel high, low and everything in between so it is important to be able to regulate these

What is  Moods

300

Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge, because it is so difficult to do it alone

What is  Support

300

Some people may try to deal with substance use issue by attempting to use less, or change to a less harmful substance.  If that isn't working you may need to consider this more basic old option

What is  Abstinence/Sobriety

300

This superstar singer and actress who stared in the Bodyguard died from a mixture of Cocaine, Marijuana, Benadryl, Xanax, and a muscle relaxant.

Who is Whitney Houston.

400

Every bad choice we make can mean we have to face these later. Addiction can cause people to foolishly ignore these repeatedly

What is  Consequences

400

The city where Dr. Bob and Bill W. met

What is Akron, OH?

400

When you do something you enjoy, like watch a good movie, your _______ system gets activated. a) limbic b) digestive c) nervous

A: The “reward” system is part of the limbic system, which gets activated when you do something you like. Dopamine is a brain chemical that is released, producing feelings of pleasure and letting you know that something important is happening.

400

It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding on to anger and grudges

What is  Resentment

400

Building insight and motivation lead to this powerful experience defined by a strong sense of positive mental stimulation to try make things better

What is  Inspiration

400

This is the process by which the addicted brain invents excuses that allow the person in recovery to edge close
enough to relapse situations that accidents can happen.

What is Justification

400

THIS RAPPER RELEASED AN ALBUM ENTITLED "RECOVERY"

WHO IS EMINEM?

500

What is meant by the term “co occurring disorder?”

When mental illness is combined with drugs/alcohol. 

(Bonus point if you can name the top 3)

500

The three sides of the Triangle – AA’s three legacies

What are Unity, Service and Recovery?

500

This how the brain sends and receives messages

What are neurotransmitters?

500

Purely from the point of total cost and harm to the community, which is usually considered by experts to be the most 'dangerous' drug? This is probably due to its widespread use in most places.

What is alcohol.

500

If you find and discover this it can help you define your goals and add meaning and direction in your life

What is  Purpose

500

I must have ALL three of these

What is Honesty, Open mindedness, willingness

500

This 70's guitar player of Purple Haze fame died from an overdose of barbiturates.

Who is Jimi Hendrix?