The Brain
What stress hormone is often elevated with individuals with addiction?
Cortisol
This movie features Denzel Washington playing an airline pilot who struggles with alcoholism but ultimately takes responsibility for his addiction
Flight
Undesired effect of a medicine
side effect
What year was AA founded
1935
This player had the game winning interception in SuperBowl 49
Malcom Butler
This is the part of the brain that is responsible for decision-making, planning, and impulse control
prefrontal cortex
This 2019 movie, starring Taron Egerton, portrays the life and struggles with addiction of Elton John.
Rocketman
opioid antagonist that competes with and blocks the effect of other opioids
naloxone
The Pats win their first AFC Championship
1986
This offensive guard was named lineman of the year each season from 1978 to 1981
John Hannah
the reduced ability or inability to experience pleasure, joy, or interest in activities once enjoyed
anhedonia
This heavyweight boxing champion overcame addiction, depression, and suicidal thoughts to make a remarkable return to the ring, even winning the World Heavyweight Championship
Tyson Fury
ADD and ADHD are treated by CNS stimulants, which may also be used to treat this sleep disorder.
narcolepsy
What year did the Patriots move to Foxborough, Massachusetts and change their name to the New England Patriots.
1971
Tom Brady sets the single-season record for touchdown passes (50) in what year
2007
What part of the brain is responsible for processing the physical manifestations of emotions. HINT: Think of The Water Boy
The Medulla Oblongata
This famous basketball player (most notably LA Lakers) struggled with addiction and has since become an advocate for addiction recovery.
Lamar Odom
What does SSRI stand for
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Founded in _____ as the “Boston Patriots,” the team was an original member of the American Football League (AFL)
1959
the wide receiver who holds the top 5 spots for most receptions in a single season in team history (123 in 2009)
Wes Welker
This term describes the brain’s ability to change and adapt, which plays a role in both addiction and recovery
neuroplasticity
Which former NFL star (wide receiver) known for his time with the Dallas Cowboys, went through rehab and became a speaker on addiction recovery
Michael Irvin
How long can it take for many antidepressants to take full effect?
8 weeks
The American Medical Association (AMA) classified alcoholism as a disease in what year
1956
How much time was left in the game when Tom Brady spiked the ball to set up the game-winning field goal in Super Bowl XXXVI?
7 seconds