“Classifications” – Classifying Common Substances | “Word on the Street” - Street Names For Drugs. | “Too Much and Too Little” – Overdoses and Withdrawals. | “Addiction and Recovery” – Information Regarding Active and Recovering Addicts. | “Sober Superstars” – Famous Recovering Addicts. |
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What is a depressant?
The classification of alcohol.
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What is cocaine?
You can hear this stimulant often being referred to as “Snow”, “Blow”, or “Powder”.
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What is NARCAN?
This emergency drug is nasally administered to fight the effects of a suspected or active overdose.
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What are 20 million addicts?
Using estimations from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, there are approximately this many drug and/or alcohol addicts in the United States.
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Who is Steve-O?
This fearless stuntman and comedian gained fame from his role as a main star of the “Jackass” series and has been sober since 2008.
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What is both stimulant and psychedelic?
The classification of MDMA.
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What is DMT?
This hallucinogenic drug is commonly known as “The Rogan” based on the popular internet meme.
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What is alcohol, Benzodiazepines, and opioids?
These three substances are the only withdrawals that can actually kill someone.
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What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
This program, created in 1938, was the first to utilize the “Twelve Step Model” in helping people overcome their addictions.
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Who is Zac Efron?
With starring roles in “Baywatch” and “High School Musical”, this well-beloved actor has 7 years sober in 2021, and has spoken out against addiction stigma.
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What is an opioid?
The classification of heroin.
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What is PCP?
This potent stimulant is known by many nick names, including “Wet”, “Zombie”, and “Stardust.”
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What is 1 in 20 deaths?
On a global scale, alcohol is believed to be responsible for every 1 in ____ deaths.
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What is over 50 percent?
According to a meta-analysis compiled by the National Library of Medicine, this percentage of all suicides are believed to be influenced by drug and alcohol addictions.
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Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
This once-infamous Hollywood hellraiser had a career resurgence after getting sober, which would lead him to star in some of the most acclaimed Marvel Comics movies.
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What is a psychedelic/hallucinogenic?
The classification of acid/LSD.
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What are cocaine and Heroin?
These two ingredients, a stimulant and depressant, mix to create what is known as a “Speed Ball.”
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What are stimulants?
Side effects of an overdose in this class of drugs include high blood pressures, heart attacks, stroke, birth defects in pregnancy, high heart rate, and death.
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What is Narcotics Anonymous?
Founded in 1953, this “Twelve Step” addiction recovery program is specified with the use of drugs.
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Who is Miley Cyrus?
This Disney-channel actress turned pop-singer has had largely publicized bouts with drugs and alcohol, yet now lives a sober lifestyle.
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What is a dissociative?
The classification of ketamine.
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What are antidepressants?
This class of frequently abused prescription drugs are sometimes called “Bottled Smiles”, “Happy Pills”, or “Wonder Drugs.”
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What is .02?
In the state of Pennsylvania, people of legal drinking age will get a DUI if their BAC is over .08, while for minors’ it is this.
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What is 1 in 4, or 25 percent?
Around 1 in ____ addicts also have a “Serious Mental Illness” diagnosis (Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depression) according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse.
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Who is George W. Bush Jr.?
Also in the ranks of sober celebrities, this president of the United States has sworn off drinking since 1986, 15 years before his time in office.
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