Basic Recovery Questions
What two substances are the most dangerous to detox off of and take the longest?
What is Alcohol and Benzodiazepenes
According to scientists, it takes how many months for the brain to return to normal after stopping substance use?
What is 18-24 months
It ______ if you _________ and it ______ if you ____
What is it works if you work it and won't if you don't
This type of group therapy usually involves ways to change thinking patterns by learning to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality, gaining a better understanding of the behavior and motivation of others, using problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations, learning to develop a greater sense of confidence in one’s own abilities.
What is CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This group blends the Christian religion and 12 step philosophy together. It is a biblically based approach to help us achieve long lasting recovery by healing our hurts, guiding us toward new healthy truths, and developing life-giving habits.
What is Celebrate Recovery
What is the baffling feature of addiction?
It is cunning, baffling and powerful.
What is administered if someone is overdosing on fentanyl?
What is Narcan
These two substances can activate neurons in the brain because their chemical structure mimics that of a natural neurotransmitter in the body.
What is Marijuana and Opiates
Anger is one _______ away from ___________
What is Anger is one letter away from danger
What are the top 3 US states which have the highest rate of addiction?
What is; West Virginia, Tennessee and Louisiana
What is the recommended number of meetings a newcomer should do who is new to sobriety?
What is 90 meetings in 90 days
What is the "birthday" of AA?
June 10th 1935
Name 3 types of group therapy session topics
Relapse Prevention, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Anger Management, Coping Skills, Health Communication Skills, Life Skills.
Who was the nun who really helped A.A. in the Akron hospitals?
Who is Sister Ignatia
If you sit in the ___________ long enough you'll eventually get a ___________
What is if you sit in the barber's chair long enough you'll eventually get a haircut.
What is the recommended length of stay for a person in substance use disorder treatment?
What is 90 days
This support groups helps the family, friends and loved ones of an addict?
What is Al-anon
What Was Dr Bobs Phone Number in 1941?
What is "I Give Up!"
This powerful synthetic substance is primarily used in pain management for cancer patients and those recovering from painful surgeries and in 2022 was the cause of 70,601 overdose deaths in the US.
What is fentanyl
What are some long term side effects of opoid use?
What isi adrenal insufficiency, which occurs when your adrenal glands don’t produce enough cortisol, central sleep apnea, when your brain temporarily “forgets” to tell your body to breathe while sleeping,hypogonadism, which occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough estrogen or testosterone,osteoporosis, a bone disease that can lead to fractures,tremors, which are involuntary movements of the body, unlike muscle spasms or muscle twitches,worsening gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms
Don't quit ____ _______ before the miracle ________
What is Don't quit 5 minutes before the miracle happens
There are five stages of change in recovery. Name four of the five stages.
1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
This self help program emphasizes on the positive, practical present-day, which can turn anger and despair into hope and resolve and it respectfully embraces what works for each individual and it attempts to support your efforts to strengthen the Sober Self and weaken the Addict Self
What is Life Ring Secular Recovery
In how many languages has the 'Big Book' been translated?
What is 70 different languages
What are some of the negative side effects of long term methamphetamine use?
What is; Serious weight loss or gain due to increase cravings for carbs and sugar, constant drug-seeking and needing more to feel its effects, rots teeth and other dental problems, Skin itches and picking at skin causes sores, feeling like you have bugs crawling under your skin, anxiety, depression, or other mood changes, confusion or trouble focusing, memory loss, psychosis.
What are some risk factors that contribute to someone using or being dependent on substances?
Family history of SUD, abuse, environmental or community issues, stress, mental health and lack of resources for mental health, poverty, rejection from family or other loved ones, academic difficulties, finding it hard to relate to peers, lack of family involvement, peer pressure, accidents or injuries that require being prescribed addictive medications, etc.
Take what ________ and ________ the rest
What is Take what works and leave the rest
What is NOT one of the 3 main factors of why some people become addicts? Biology, environment, education, development?
Education.
This self help support group adapts the Buddhist philosophy on spirituality and recovery.
What is Darma/Refuge Recovery
What is the title of chapter 4 in the Big Book of AA?
What is Agnostics