SUD Knowledge
Name one commonly abused opioid
Heroin or Oxycodone
True or False: Anxiety and depression can co-occur with substance use disorder.
True
Name a type of 12-step program
Alcoholics Annon., Narcotics Annon., etc
True or False: Exercise can improve mood and reduce craving
True
This celebrity nearly died from a methadone overdose in 2007, and often addresses his recovery in his music.
Eminem.
True or False: Addiction is a moral weakness
False
Name a healthy coping skill for managing stress.
Deep breathing, journaling, exercise, mindfulness, etc.
An invisible fence that we enforce around us.
Boundaries
What is a daily practice that can help strengthen recovery?
Journaling, meditation, attending support groups, mindfulness
This actor shared being diagnosed with bipolar disorder several years ago, adding that it was the reason he had a hard time staying sober.
Robert Downey Jr
Relapse
What is the term for avoiding emotions or stressors through substance use?
Avoidance / self-medication
A plan outlining triggers, coping strategies, and emergency contacts is known as this.
Relapse prevention plan
Name a healthy way to celebrate sobriety milestones.
Small rewards, social activities, sharing with group, self-care
This singer/songwriter appealed to congress in 2024 to take action on the current fentanyl crisis.
Jason DeFord (Jelly Roll)
Name 2 short term effects of alcohol use
Impaired judgement, slowed reaction time, slurred speech, increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure.
Name one cognitive-behavioral strategy to manage cravings.
Thought-stopping, challenging triggers, reframing, distraction
Name one benefit of attending group therapy.
Peer support, learning coping skills, accountability, reduced isolation
Finish this recovery slogan: “One day at a time, one _____ at a time."
Step
This actor/comedian has openly discussed his borderline personality disorder diagnosis.
Pete Davidson
What part of the brain is most affected by addiction, causing cravings and compulsive behavior?
The reward pathway / nucleus accumbens
Name a common mental health symptom that may increase risk of relapse.
Anxiety, depression, anger, irritability, boredom, etc.
What is the term for a person who helps guide others in recovery?
Sponsor / peer mentor
Describe the "original" sobriety symbol.
The three principles of Alcoholics Anonymous – unity, recovery and service – are represented by the triangle inside the circle which means wholeness.
This actor and former wrestler has opened up about his diagnosis of depression in 2018, becoming an advocate for men's mental health encouraging openness about struggles.
Dwayne the rock Johnson