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Recovery
MAT
Wild Card
Recovery Skills
Science of addiction/recovery
100

A tool that we use when we are faced with a trigger in order to deal with that trigger in a healthy way and self regulate without the use of substances

What is a coping skill?

100

This medication used for MAT was first synthesized in the 1940s and has become known as "the gold standard" in medication assisted treatment

What is Methadone?

100

This substance can be used to reverse an overdose

What is Narcan?

100

There are many different levels of care a person may attend when beginning treatment. Name one of these levels of care.

What is Outpatient (OP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Inpatient (IP), Partial Hospitalization (PHP), etc

100
Known as the "reward chemical" this neuro transmitter is associated with pleasure, reward, and motivation

What is dopamine?

200
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Gambler's Anonymous are all examples of programs with this type of format that can support you in recovery.
What are 12-Step Fellowships?
200

This form of MAT combines a partial opioid agonist with an opioid blocker

What is cocaine? (Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)

200

The negative physical and mental symptoms experienced following cessation of many different types of substance use. 

What are withdrawals?

200

Give three examples of coping skills

breathing, distraction, grounding, social support, therapy, physical activity, etc

200

As an individual uses a substance repeatedly over time, the body begins to become less sensitive to that substance. This is known as:

What is a tolerance?

300
One of these prescribed and federally regulated medications can help an opiate addicted individual start recovering from their addiction and structuring his or her life again.
What is Methadone, Suboxone, and Naltrexone.
300

This blood test must be done before a patient is approved for a "split dose"

What is a "peak and trough"?

300

We are currently experiencing a shortage of this prescription medication, commonly prescribed to treat ADHD 

What is adderall?

300

DAILY DOUBLE:
This type of communication is clear and calm, while still being firm and direct about what we want and need. 

What is assertive communication

300
After just one use, this drug can be seen in the brain and in toxicology screens for three to six weeks.
What is Marijuana?
400

After completing a detox, individuals sometimes transition to a lower level of inpatient care - name one of these 

CSS, TSS, Residential

specific name of facility also acceptable

400

MAT medications prevent withdrawal and craving by binding to these. 

What are opioid receptors?

400

This is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States

tobacco

400

This skill, often associated with meditation, is all about paying attention and can help us recognize and cope with negative thoughts and sensations, as well as help us to focus on positive thoughts and sensations

What is mindfulness?

400

Name two drugs that are central nervous system depressants

benzodiazepines, opioids, alcohol, sleeping medications

500

This approach to recovery puts an emphasis on reducing the negative effects of substance use, as opposed to abstinence only.

What is harm reduction

500

DAILY DOUBLE

Long lasting, but generally less severe withdrawal symptoms that may persist for weeks or months after an individual ceases opioid use or completes a taper.

What is Post acute withdrawal syndrome?

500

IV drug use is the number one risk factor for this bloodborne pathogen which damages the liver

What is Hepatitis C?

500

The ability to 'bounce back' following a hardship, and to adapt to new challenges

resilience

500

This part of the brain is involved in our fear response, as well as anxiety and aggression

What is the amygdala?