Recovery Basics
Recovery is about making progress, not being this.
What is perfect?
What fellowship is designed for people recovering from drug addiction?
What is Narcotics Anonymous (NA)?
You feel overwhelmed and need someone to talk to.
Best recovery tool?
What is call a sponsor or sober support.
What is a trigger?
Anything that increases the urge or desire to use.
If you could give your first-day sober self one piece of advice, what would it be and why?
Any thought-out answer is acceptable.
Name two benefits of having a daily recovery routine.
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True or False:
Recovery is different for everyone, but no one has to recover alone.
True
You've had a stressful day and your mind won't slow down.
Best recovery tool?
What is prayer, meditation, journaling, or deep breathing.
Name two common relapse warning signs.
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Name three positive qualities about yourself.
They can't all be physical.
Name three ways recovery can improve someone's life besides helping them stop using substances.
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What is the affectionate nickname by the fellowship for the book Alcoholics Anonymous?
What is the big book?
You're starting to isolate and skip meetings.
What's the best recovery tool to use?
What is go to a meeting, call your sponsor, or reconnect with your support network.
Why is it important to have a relapse prevention plan?
To know what to do before a craving or difficult situation becomes overwhelming.
You can invite any person (living or deceased) to speak at a recovery meeting. Who would you choose and why?
Any person
Someone says,
"I've been sober for six months, so I don't need to work on myself anymore."
What might you say to encourage continued growth?
What would you need to hear if this was you?
Name two places where recovery meetings are commonly held.
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You notice you're becoming resentful.
Name two recovery tools that could help you work through it.
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You unexpectedly run into someone you used to use with.
Name three healthy actions you could take.
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Describe your perfect sober Saturday.
Full day
Why is asking for help considered a strength instead of a weakness?
Because recovery isn't meant to be done alone, and asking for help shows honesty and willingness.
Besides meetings, name three other resources that can support recovery.
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A newcomer asks, "Where do I even start?"
Name the three recovery tools you would recommend first and explain why.
Any three tools and why. (i.e. get a sponsor, homegroup, service commitment)
You've had a stressful week and notice you're becoming irritable, avoiding others, and thinking, "Maybe one time wouldn't hurt."
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What's one life goal or dream you're working toward because of your recovery?
Any goal or dream.