Terms
The name of the 12-step program that is widely used for overcoming addiction?
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
This U.S. state became the first to legalize recreational marijuana use in 2012.
What is Colorado?
The name of the largest social media platform by monthly active users as of 2022.
What is Facebook?
This medication, approved by the FDA for the treatment of alcohol dependence, works by causing unpleasant side effects when alcohol is consumed.
What is disulfiram (Antabuse)?
his Oscar-winning actor, known for roles in "Rain Man" and "Top Gun," battled addiction before seeking treatment and returning to Hollywood.
Who is Tom Cruise?
This term describes the concept that genetic factors can influence an individual's susceptibility to addiction.
What is genetic predisposition?
The 2 neurotransmitters that are heavily involved in the brain's reward system and is often targeted by addictive substances?
Serotonin and Dopamine
This English singer-songwriter released the album "Divide" in 2017, featuring hit singles like "Shape of You" and "Castle on the Hill".
Ed Sheeran
This medication can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save lives when administered promptly.
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
This former child star of "Home Alone" fame battled addiction as an adult but later sought treatment and returned to acting.
Who is Macaulay Culkin?
This type of therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Range of days acute withdrawal typically last for most substances, with symptoms peaking within the first few days.
What is typically 3 to 7 days?
The director the 1994 film "Pulp Fiction"?
Who is Quentin Tarantino?
This class of medications, which includes drugs like Xanax/Valium/Ativan, is commonly prescribed to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and panic disorders.
What are benzodiazepines?
This celebrity famously overcame alcohol addiction and went on to found the MusiCares MAP Fund to help other musicians struggling with addiction.
Who is Eric Clapton?
The term for the stage of change where an individual acknowledges the need for change but is not yet ready to take action?
What is contemplation?
This term describes the prolonged withdrawal symptoms that can persist for weeks/months/years after acute withdrawal has ended, often including mood swings and cognitive impairment? They typically involve more of the psychological and emotional aspects of withdrawal.
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
The Greek God of Thunder
Who is Zeus?
This potent synthetic opioid, often mixed with heroin or sold in counterfeit pills, has been responsible for numerous overdose deaths in recent years.
What is fentanyl?
This former professional basketball player overcame addiction to become an NBA Hall of Famer and advocate for recovery.
Who is Magic Johnson?
The term for the phenomenon where the body becomes accustomed to a substance and requires increasing amounts to achieve the same effect?
What is tolerance?
This symptom of alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening and includes symptoms like hallucinations and seizures?
Delirium Tremens
This country has the highest rate of alcohol consumption per capita in the world.
What is Belarus?
This medication, often used to help individuals overcome opioid addiction, works by blocking the effects of opioids and reducing cravings.
What is buprenorphine (Suboxone/Subutex)?
This lead singer of the band Aerosmith struggled with addiction but later entered rehab and revived his music career.
Steven Tyler?