Addiction Science
Often abbreviated PAWS, these are concerns such as irritability, difficulty concentrating, or sleep challenges which can last a few months or years after stopping use of a substance
What is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?
"Here's a little song I wrote, you might want to sing it note for note"
What is "Don't Worry, Be Happy"?
Cues that can cause urges and cravings
What are triggers?
Kellog's makes these "Famous" chocolate chip cookies with a rhyming name
What is Famous Amos?
This actor, famous for his role on Friends, recently released a memoir in which he discusses his experiences in addiction and recovery
Who is Matthew Perry?
This neurotransmitter is important in the pleasure/reward system in the brain which can impact addiction
What is dopamine?
"It's the thrill of the fight, rising up to the challenge of our rival"
What is "Eye of the Tiger"?
The letters in HALT stand for
What is hungry, angry, lonely or tired?
Suck it up & name the vacuum maker that shares its name with FDR's predecessor
What is Hoover?
Despite his drug and alcohol related music, this rapper whose name is inspired from a popular chocolate candy has been sober since 2008
Who is Eminem?
One of the criteria for substance use disorder, this is the experience of needing to use more of a substance to get the same effect OR using the same amount of the substance but with diminished effects
What is tolerance?
"You know I feel so dirty when they start talking cute, I wanna tell her that I love her but the point is probably moot"
What is "Jessie's Girl"?
Two coping skills for Recovery Protection
What is a join a support group, grounding techniques, deep breathing, making an emergency contact list, playing the tape through?
In 1986, the first store opened with "Kids" after the name of this clothing company
What is Gap?
This Oscar-nominated actor became sober during the making of Wedding Crashers in 2005.
Who is Bradley Cooper?
According to NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse), the rates of _____ (or return to use) are comparable across chronic conditions, such as asthma, hypertension, or substance use disorders
What is relapse?
(Rates of relapse in hypertension and asthma are 50-70%, whereas in addiction they range from 40-60%)
"There's a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives, it's true we'll make a better day, just you and me"
What is "We Are the World"
Initial return to use after a period of sobriety as a single episode or leading to relapse
What is a lapse?
Harry Burt was the "Man" who founded this ice cream company & its fleet of vending trucks
What is Good Humor?
This sober lead singer's band performed the theme song to the movie Armageddon
Who is Steven Tyler?
Around 12% of Oregonians meet criteria for this substance use disorder, making this substance the most misused in the state
What is alcohol?
"Did you ever know that you're my hero? And everything I would like to be, I can fly higher than an eagle, for you are the... "
What is "Wind Beneath My Wings"?
Name 3 important components of a Recovery Protection Plan
What is identifying
warning signs and triggers,
identifying coping skills and supports,
and crisis planning.
In the early 1970's Aris created this stretchable brand of leather-trimmed gloves
What are Isotoners?
After being fired from multiple jobs, attending over dozens of SUD treatment centers and being incarcerated for a year; this sober actor is now best known for playing a superhero movie character.
Who is Robert Downey Jr?