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100

What two substances cause the most deaths in the Western World?

Tobacco and Alcohol

100

It ______ if you _____ ____

It works if you work it

100

Who were the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous?

Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob 
100

What does the TA need before the Nurses can administer medication?

Vitals

200

What is the name of the 12 Step support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking/substance use?

Al-Anon/Narc-Anon

200

Progress not __________ .

Progression not perfection

200

What is the doctors name who wrote the doctors opinion?

Dr. William Silkworth (Dr. Bob)

200

Name 5 PAWS (Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms)

Sweats, Shakes, Headaches, GI issues, cravings, Irritability or hostility, Sleep disturbances—insomnia or vivid dreams, Fatigue, Stress sensitivity, Anxiety or panic, Depression, Impaired ability to focus, Mood swings 

300

What month is National Recovery Month?

September

300

If you sit in the ___________ long enough you'll eventually get a ___________ .

If you sit in the barbershop long enough you'll eventually get a haircut.

300

Step 1: We admitted we were ___________ over ____________, that our lives had become ________________.

Step 1: We admitted we were powerless over alcohol, that our lives had become unmanageable.

300

The medication for opiate withdrawal and cravings can be injected once monthly

Vivitrol

400

______ is the use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

400

Don't quit before the miracle ___________

Don't quit before the miracle happens

400

Someone in AA who guides another member through the program.

Sponsor

400

This form of treatment asks the client to change their thoughts to change their behaviors.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

500

Name 4 examples of opioids

Opioids include heroin, as well as prescriptions such as hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percocet), oxymorphone (Opana), morphine (Kadian, Avinza), codeine, and fentanyl.

500

Take what ____ ____ and ________ the rest

Take what you want and leave the rest

500

Where was AA founded and in what year was it founded?

Akron, Ohio/ 1935

500

How much clean time does a recovering addict need to have before they can be considered to work with American Addictions Centers?

One year (But other companies may differ)