Substance Use Jeopardy

Alcohol Use

100

One of the easiest ways to slow your absorption of alcohol and reduce harm is to ___  while you drink.

eat

200

Alcohol increases depression and impulsivity, which is why it is involved in 30-40% of these scenarios.

suicide attempts

300

Mixing these two types of drugs with alcohol is very dangerous and can increase the risk of fatal overdose.

opioids and benzodiazepines

400

Staying home when you drink is a good way to avoid these two problems.

open answer

500

Having these 2 alcohol withdrawal symptoms means that medical detox is necessary to ensure safety.

DTs (delirium tremens) and seizures

Drug Use

100

When using drugs with a friend, one should never share ____.

snorting, smoking, or injecting equipment

200

Many pills bought illicitly are counterfeit and contain deadly ____.

fentanyl

300

One can test drugs for fentanyl using ______.

fentanyl test strips

400

The earlier in life you start using drugs, the greater your risk of _____.

addiction/ substance use disorder

500

Injecting drugs puts a person at a very high risk for these two bloodborne diseases.

HIV and Hepatitis C

Overdose

100

This state has the highest overdose rate in the U.S.

West Virginia

200

One way to help make sure that an overdose is not fatal is to always have a ______ with you.

person/friend

300

If a person has used cocaine, fentanyl, and Xanax, Narcan will only reverse the effects of this drug.  

fentanyl

400

Name two signs of an opioid overdose.

unconscious, not breathing well, turning blue/gray, pinpoint pupils

500

The Good Samaritan Law only protects someone who administers Narcan if they also take this action.

call 911

Recovery

100

___ is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.

Recovery

200

A key component of recovery is learning ___, which are ways to manage stressful situations and emotions. Examples include walking, breathing, or talking to a friend.

coping skills

300

On AVERAGE, it takes __ recovery attempts to be successful.

5

400

Name 3 types of community recovery groups.

AA, NA, CA, SMART Recovery, Recovery Alive, etc.

500

Name three types of substance use treatment options.

detox, residential treatment (rehab), long-term, medication-assisted treatment, intensive outpatient, therapy, etc.

More!

100

Name 2 risk factors for substance use.

trauma, abuse, neglect, parental substance use, poverty, violence, mental illness, etc.

200

Name 2 protective factors for substance use.

parental involvement, economic and recreational opportunities, positive relationships, etc.

300

Name 2 local resources for addiction treatment or referrals.

open answer

400

This substance is the most common one used by teens-- 9.6% of WV teens have used it.

alcohol

500

This deadly bacterial infection of the heart is caused by injection drug use.

endocarditis