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100

What is someone you can contact if you are struggling?

A sponsor

100

The medication most used when detoxing?

Ativan

100

In ___________ we celebrate national Recovery Month?

September

100

What is it called when your brain creates new neuronal connections?

Neuroplasticity

100

What organ is most affect by consistent drinking?

What is the liver.

200

What is the name of the mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking?

Al-Anon is one of the oldest and largest support groups in the world for friends and family of who have been affected by a loved one’s drinking.

200

In 2017, _______ was responsible for more than 28,000 deaths in the US, which is more deaths than from any other type of opioid.

Synthetic opioids or Fentanyl


Fentanyl is a synthetic (man-made) opioid that is 50x more potent than heroin and 100x more potent than morphine. It can be prescribed in the form of patches, tablets, lozenges, or nasal sprays, as well as illegally made and mixed into other drugs such as marijuana, heroin, or

200

The two therapies most associated with addiction treatment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to addiction.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
DBT focuses on developing skills to manage emotions, improve relationships, and cope with cravings.

200

The neurotransmitter most is associated with addiction?

Dopamine

200

When someone has trouble making decisions, impulse control, and emotional regulation, they are considered to have what?

Impaired Executive Function

300

Programs associated with treating addictions (Name 3)

Intensive outpatient IOP

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)'

Residential Treatment Center (RTC)

Sober living

AA/NA

300

What is the name of the medication that is designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose?

Naloxone



Naloxone is an opioid antagonist, meaning that it binds to opioid receptors and can reverse and block the effects of opioids. For an individual who has overdosed, their breathing will slow down or stop, naloxone will quickly restore normal breathing. Naloxone is a life-saving drug that anyone can receive over the counter and without a prescription.

300

Three triggers that addicts are recommended to avoid to maintain recovery?

People

Places

Things

300

How is the cardiovascular system affected by substances?

Substance abuse can lead to high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, weakened heart muscle (cardiomyopathy), and increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.

300

Name three signs of opioid overdose.

  • Small and constricted “pinpoint pupils”
  • Falling asleep or loss of consciousness
  • Slow and shallow breathing
  • Choking or gurgling sounds,
  • Limp body,
  • Pale, blue, or cold skin.
400

Name three types of support groups for addiction recovery.

  • Al-Anon Family Groups
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics,
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)  
  • Cocaine Anonymous
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
  • Secular organizations for sobriety     
  • SMART Recovery
  • Women for Sobriety


Support groups or self-help groups can be a vital part of a person’s recovery process. These (typically free) groups are designed to provide a shared space for individuals with similar lived experiences to receive support.

400

Three medications most associated with treating addiction.

disulfiram (Antabuse)

Naltrexone

acamprosate (Campral)

Vivitrol

Suboxone

Sublocade

400

What percentage of car accident deaths are associated with drunk driving? (5% grace)

32% 

400

In what ways does dopamine affect the brain considering addictions? (Name 3)

  • Reward System: Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter in the brain's reward system. This system reinforces survival behaviors, such as eating and reproduction.
  • Pleasure and Motivation: Dopamine contributes to feelings of pleasure and satisfaction. Its release reinforces these behaviors, making them more likely to be repeated.
  • Hijacking the System: Addictive substances or behaviors can hijack this reward system by causing unusually high surges of dopamine. These surges are often greater than those experienced with natural rewards.
  • Reinforcement and Learning: Dopamine helps the brain associate the substance or behavior with intense pleasurable feelings. This creates a strong urge to seek out and repeat the experience.
  • Tolerance and Dependence: Repeated exposure to addictive substances can make the brain less sensitive to dopamine. This requires more of the substance to achieve the same pleasurable effect (tolerance). This can also reduce natural dopamine production and receptor sensitivity, contributing to dependence. 
400

Name five things that will affect how many drinks it will take an individual to get intoxicated.



  • A person’s body size and composition
  • Overall health
  • What and how much someone recently ate
  • Dehydration
  • Percentage of alcohol content in drinks consumed
  • Rate and amount of alcohol consumption,
  • Ethnicity
  • Hormones
  • Sleep
  • Our mood
  • Mixing alcohol with energy drinks or carbonated beverages
  • Mixing alcohol with other drugs
500

Who's the bestest person ever?

All of you here are!!!!

500

______ 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)


According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) research has shown that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat substance abuse disorders and for some individuals struggling with addiction, MAT can help sustain recovery. MAT is primarily used for the treatment of addiction to opioids such as heroin and prescription opioids such as oxycontin.

500

What are three risk factors for addiction?

Family history of addiction

Family conflict

Mental health problems

Behavioral or impulse control problems

Exposure to trauma

Environmental factors

Feeling connected at school

Age of first use

500

What three parts of the brain are most affected by addiction?

Basal Ganglia, Extended Amygdala, and prefrontal cortex

  • Basal Ganglia: This area is crucial for the "reward circuitry" and habit formation. Addiction "hijacks" this system, causing addictive substances to trigger the release of large amounts of dopamine, the neurotransmitter associated with pleasure. The nucleus accumbens, a subregion within the basal ganglia, is heavily involved in processing rewards and motivation, becoming a focal point in the addiction cycle.
  • Extended Amygdala: This region plays a key role in the negative emotions and stress associated with withdrawal. When someone stops using an addictive substance, the extended amygdala becomes more active, contributing to feelings of anxiety, irritability, and discomfort, driving the individual to seek the substance again for relief.
  • Prefrontal Cortex: This area is responsible for executive functions like decision-making, impulse control, and planning. Addiction impairs the prefrontal cortex's ability to regulate these functions, making it harder for individuals to resist cravings and make healthy choices
500

What vitamin is someone deficient in if they are suffering from Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome ("wet brain")?

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

The primary cause is a deficiency in thiamine, a vitamin crucial for brain function and energy production. Alcohol abuse hinders the body's ability to absorb and utilize thiamine, leading to its deficiency. Other factors like poor nutrition and liver disease can also contribute.