Monuments/Attractions
Medications
Causes
Coping skills
Substance Abuse
100

Who gave the United States the Statue of Liberty?

France

100

Give the name of one antidepressant.

PROZAN, ZOLOFT, PAXIL, CELEXA, LEXAPRO, LUVOX, EFFEXOR, CYMBALTA, WELLBUTRIN, ELAVIL, LIMBITROL, NORPRAMIN, SINEQUAN, TOFRANIL, PAMELOR, AVENTYL, VIVACTIL, NARDIL, MARPLAN, or PARNATE

100

A cause of depression is an imbalance in ____.

Neurotransmitters or imbalanced chemicals in the brain.

100

A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ____.

Exercise

100

Name a well known support group associated with alcoholism, and one group associated with other abused substances.

AA (Alcoholic's Anonymous) and NA (Narcotics Anonymous).

200

What state is the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame in?

What is Ohio


200

What do antidepressants attempt to fix?

They try to fix the imbalances in neurotransmitters.

200

If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.

Family members.

200

Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression/addiction?

Family, Close Friends, Counselor, Social Worker, Sponsor, Doctor, Therapist, Teacher, ETC...

200

A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a ____?

Craving

300

What state is the Stratosphere in?

What is Nevada

300

When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves?

Energy levels and the ability to take action (make decisions)

300

Name 2 major life events that may cause a person to have depression.

Death of a loved one, major loss or change, chronic stress, substance abuse, victim of abuse.

300

What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem?

Learning a new skill, New interests/ Activities, Writing, Saying good things about yourself, ETC...

300

When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called ____.

Increased Tolerance

400

What state is Mount Rushmore in?

What is South Dakota

400

How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?

2-4 weeks

400

Name one of the three neurotransmitters involved with depression.

Norepinephrine, serotonin, or dopamine.

400

What are benefits of having good coping skills?

ABILITY TO DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION OR CRAVINGS, BETTER MANAGEMENT OF EMOTIONS, A BETTER MOOD, OR HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM, ETC.

400

 A primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry is referred to as ____.

Addiction

500

DAILY DOUBLE 

What state is the Rainbow Bridge in?

Hint: The rainbow bridge resides in the Glen Canyon Recreation Area, and is the world's highest natural occurring bridge. And is also a national monument.

What is Utah

500

People living with schizophrenia are 3 times more likely to commit violent crimes.

What is False! People with schizophrenia (and mental illness in general) are more likely to be VICTIMS of violent crime than to commit them.

500

True or False? Males attempt suicide more often than females do.

False. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more violent methods.

500

The people you surround yourself with in your recovery is called?

Your support system

500

There are 6 stages of the addiction cycle. What are the first two?

  • Initial use
  • Abuse
  • Tolerance
  • Dependence
  • Addiction
  • Relapse