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What is the recommended daily calorie intake?
1,600 to 2,400 calories per day for adult women and 2,000 to 3,000 calories per day for adult men
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What is the name for addictions other than to substances?
Behavioral addiction
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What is the definition of a coping skill?
"An action, a series of actions, or a thought process used in meeting a stressful or unpleasant situation or in modifying one’s reaction to such a situation. Coping strategies typically involve a conscious and direct approach to problems, in contrast to defense mechanisms." - APA
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Who is coming down the chimney tonight?
Santa!
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What is the most popular group treatment for addictions?
12 step programs
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What is the recommended daily sugar intake?
Added-sugar limit of no more than 100 calories per day (about 6 teaspoons or 24 grams of sugar) for most women and no more than 150 calories per day (about 9 teaspoons or 36 grams of sugar) for most men
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What are common behavioral addictions?
Answers could include: gambling, sex, internet, shopping, binge eating, video games, high risk behaviors, plastic surgery
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What is one type of mindfulness coping skill?
Answers could include: mindful breathing, yoga, meditation
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What famous Christmas movie stars Will Ferrell?
Elf
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How many people die from alcohol related causes yearly?
80,000 deaths annually
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What is the amount of sugar in one energy drink?
6 tsp of sugar
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What are 3 common signs of a binge eating disorder?
Answers could include: craving food despite feeling full, eating more than intended, eating until feeling extremely stuffed, feeling guilty after binging but doing it again soon, making excuses for breaking eating guidelines set for oneself, inability to maintain boundaries around eating habits, hiding eating from others, inability to quit despite physical consequences
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What are some unhealthy coping skills?
Drinking, binge eating, avoiding the problem, using drugs
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Which candelabra is an integral part of the celebration of Hanukkah?
Menorah
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What are co-occurring disorders?
Mental health conditions that happen at the same time as addiction
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What is the recommended daily intake of fruits and veggies?
2 cups of fruit and 3 cups of veggies.
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What is something you can do to get help if you think you may be experiencing a behavioral addiction?
Talk to Alex about what services are available!
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What are some healthy coping skills?
Journaling, therapy, exercise, mediation, talking to a friend, sleeping (not over sleeping)
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What are the colors of Kwanza?
Red, black, and green
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Over the past 20 years, deaths as a result of which drug have tripled?
Prescription pain killers
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What is the most carcinogenic food?
Processed meat (hot dogs, bacon, sausage, etc.)
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What is a common treatment approach for behavioral addiction?
Cognitive behavioral therapy
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What is the difference between a coping skill and a defense mechanism?
The first is a conscious effort to take action to deal with a stressful situation, the second is a subconscious involuntary response to a stressful situation.
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Which holiday involves the most fireworks being set off in the world on one night?
Chinese New Year
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According to one study, about how many IQ points did heavy marijuana smokers lose between the ages of 13 and 38?
8 IQ points (for reference, average is 90-110)
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