Sloths
Things that we can do in-in-the moment when we are feeling bad to help us turn down the volume of our emotions and avoid making bad decisions/overwhelmed.
What is the first stage of treatment?
Detoxification/Stabalization
After just one use, this drug can be seen in the brain and in toxicology screens for three to six weeks.
Marijuana
Three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12-step fellowship are what?
Honesty, Open-mindedness and willingness
Who is Shelbie's favorite Marvel superhero?
Hulk
This founding father was addicted to a mixture of alcohol and opium which was used to treat many different ailments in the 18th century.
Benjamin Franklin
What is a medication treatment option for the addiction to opiates AND alcohol?
Vivitrol
Alcoholics Anonymous is a ______ program.
Spiritual
During step 4, recovering addicts may work with a sponsor to create their _______ _______
Moral Inventory
What was the more religious program before alcoholics anonymous existed?
The Oxford Group
The quality of honestly upholding and sticking to your values.
Integrity
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
90days.
(This is how long it takes before your brains neural pathways begin to rewire.)
This is the age range of Americans that are most likely to use addictive drugs.
18-25 years old
Who are the founders of AA
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
When do you use the principle HALT?
When making decisions
TWO ANSWERS: You've got to give these to get these and when you have these for yourself you show them to others.
Love & Respect
This substance will not restore senses affected by alcohol however it is offered more than any other substance as a quick way to sober up.
Coffee
What are the principles of the first 3 steps
I Can't
God Can
I'll let him
This step reveals character and your willingness to recover.
Step 6
What is the advocacy group for Overdose Awareness?
Not one more
1st symptoms experienced as a sign you're developing a substance abuse disorder.
Increased Tolerance
What are the 5 stages of change in recovery?
1. Pre-contemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
With continued substance abuse the brain will stop producing this brain chemical that enables pleasure
Dopamine
What year and what state was AA founded?
1939
Akron, Ohio
This holiday has the highest number of drunken driving accidents.
Thanksgiving