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100

Meditation, mindfulness, exercise, therapy, calling a sober friend, and thinking of consequences are all examples of this useful tool in recovery.

What is a coping skill?

100

What substance is known to be the worst regarding dopamine production/depletion? Hint: this substance is known to increase dopamine levels by 1000 above baseline when used 

Methamphetamine 
100

What are the differences between a withdrawal from a stimulant (cocaine, meth) vs a withdrawal from an opiate?

Meth is more mental though you do experience body aches, extreme lethargy, and lack of energy; opiates are more physical: nausea, cold sweats, restless leg syndrome, stomach issues, etc. 

100

What does the fourth step require you to do?

Take a moral inventory of yourself 

100
To politely yet firmly stand up for yourself when facing a trigger or difficult situation is called this.
What is assertiveness?
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
What is the chemical of the brain that takes on average 2 years to grow back after stopping substance use?

The prefontal cortex 

200

Identify three ways to help with cravings/triggers/withdrawal that are in Medically Assisted Treatment?

Suboxone, Methadone, Vivitrol

200
When was AA founded and by who?

1935: Bill W and Dr Bob

200
This recovery network was established in the 1940s and started in California. It asserts that its therapeutic value for aiding people in recovery is that the program is based on people helping people.
What is Narcotics Anonymous?
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 drug slows both heart rate and respiration, which can be fatal when mixed with alcohol.

What are Sedatives, Hypnotics, and Anxiolytics as well as opiates? (Heroin, oxycontin, percocet, morphine, Xanax, Librium, Valium, Benadryl, Ambien) (Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)

300

Withdrawal from this drug can cause restless behavior, depressed mood, fatigue, increased appetite, vivid and unpleasant dreams and slowing of daily activity.

Meth/Cocaine/Stimulants, etc 

300

What is the purpose of Alanon and who founded it?

To provide support of family members/individuals affected by someone in their life who is an alcoholic. Lois W 

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
Give an example of a faith-based (secular) 12-step program and an example of a non-faith based (non-secular) 12-step program 

Faith Based: Celebrate Recovery 

Non-Faith Based: SMART Recovery 

400

What is the most addictive substance in the United States today?

Heroin & Fentanyl
400

What are the two worst substances to withdrawal from that can be fatal where medical detox is necessary 

Benzodiazepines and Alcohol 

400

Why is it important to have a sponsor and complete your 12 steps with said sponsor 

You should complete the 12 steps with your sponsor because there is a process and being able to go through the steps with someone who has done it before and can provide you with support while getting through them since they are emotionally taxing 

400
This term refers to an emerging family of drugs containing one or more synthetic chemicals related to an amphetamine-like stimulant found naturally in the Khat plant. Some users experience paranoia, agitation, and hallucinations; some even display psychotic and violent behavior, and deaths have been reported in several instances.
What is "bath salts"? (Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)
500

What is the difference between an open and closed AA meeting?

An open AA meeting means that anyone is welcomed to join (even if alcohol wasn't your DOC) but you should identify as an alcoholic out of respect. A closed AA meeting means that only individuals who identify as alcoholics are allowed to be in the meeting
500
What class of drugs do mushrooms, LSD and marijuana belong in?

Psychedelics 

500

What does the "pink cloud" mean?

refers to a temporary phase of intense euphoria, optimism and bliss experienced in early sobriety (usually after detox). 

500

What are other 12-step programs to attend besides AA/NA? Name 3 others 

CA, MA, SA, 

500
This drug as an approved anesthetic in humans and was discontinued in 1965 because patients often became agitated, delusional, and irrational while recovering from its anesthetic effects.
What is PCP?