Recovery Basics
This 12 Step fellowship was founded in 1935 and is one of the most well-known recovery programs.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Writing down your feelings and progress in a journal is an example of this helpful recovery activity.
What is self-reflection?
"Easy does it." reminds people not to be too this.
what is hard on yourself / rushed?
A person who guides another through recovery, especially in AA, is called this.
What is a sponsor?
CBT stands for this common therapy used in recovery.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
A common slogan in recovery: "One day at a ___"
What is "time"?
Many programs recommend finding this type of person to guide you through the steps.
What is a sponsor?
"Keep coming back, it _____."
This term describes the act of returning to old behaviors after a period of sobriety.
What is a relapse?
The hormone that rises during stress and decreases during recovery.
What is Cortisol?
The acronym HALT reminds people to avoid being too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or ___.
What is Tired?
Deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness are all practices used to manage this.
What is stress?
This three-word slogan is a reminder to resist relapse: "Just____."
What is don't use / don't drink?
In recovery circles, this milestone chip is often given for 24 hours of sobriety
What is a white chip?
This stage of sleep is most important for recovery and healing.
What is deep sleep (slow-wave sleep)?
The Serenity Prayer asks for courage to change "the things I can" serenity to accept "the things I cannot change," and this third quality.
What is Wisdom?
This type of professional might provide therapy sessions as part of recovery.
What is a therapist?
"Progress, not ___."
What is perfection?
This organ is the most responsible for detoxing the body.
What is the liver?
What is resilience?
This milestone is often celebrated with "chips" or "key tags" in recovery meetings.
What is sobriety time / clean time?
SMART Recovery emphasizes this kind of evidence-based therapy that challenges negative thoughts.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
This short slogan encourages people to "Let go and let ___."
What is God / Higher Power?
This milestone chips is commonly given for 1 year of sobriety.
What is the Gold chip?
This practice of breathing and awareness is often used to reduce stress in recovery.
What is mindfulness (or meditation)?