Overheard at a meeting
Meeting makers ____ it
Meeting makers make it!
Often used as an excuse to NOT drink/use when it is offered: "I have to go to ____tomorrow morning"
work, church, school
This form of relaxation, usually involving focusing on breathing, has been shown to reduce blood pressure, and heart rate.
Meditation
This group, founded in 1934, is considered the "grandfather" of all 12 step programs.
AA
This substance, in 2021, finally eclipsed alcohol as the "deadliest" addictive substance for the number of people that were killed by it that year.
Fentanyl
If you do what you did...
...youre gonna get what you got
Any excuse you haven't heard yet!
I am allergic, I am on medication, I have to go see my mom/girlfriend/kids later. I've had too much already.
This is recommended for all people, regardless of age, for better physical health, for at least 30 minutes per day
exercise
This group, founded in 1953, was designed to be an alternative to AA, based on that group's reaction to people stating that they were "addicts", not "alcoholics".
NA
This is the most widely consumed addictive substance on earth
caffeine
If you hang around a barbershop long enough...
...you're gonna get a haircut!
What do most people carry in their pocket, that can be used as a "lifeline" when in a risky situation?
(One hint)
your phone
Art/art appreciation/crafting
This group is a Christian-based 12 step recovery model, that encourages use of the 12 steps to address many different life challenges.
Celebrate Recovery
This has the "quickest" addiction. Many people are physically dependent within a few days
nicotine
Don't drink, and go to ________
Meetings!
Three strategies for managing being in a risky situation safely are:
1) Have a safe person with you
2) Have a plan to leave early
3) Phone call from/to your _________
Sponsor/sober friend
DAILY DOUBLE
regular points for picking this question, DOUBLE POINTS for sharing a talent, or telling a (appropriate) joke.
This group focuses on more than just addiction, addressing mental health issues as well as substance abuse.
DRA
Withdrawal from these two substances is considered to be extremely dangerous, potentially fatal
Alcohol and Benzodiazepines
Principles before...
personalities!
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
I can not be seen
I can not be heard
Everyone who can see, knows when I have arrived, and when I have left
I am full of nothing, but many people fear what they think is in me.
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous recommends THIS, as a guard against relapse, depression, and boredom, but only once you yourself are ready to "give it away"
Sponsorship/12 step work
DAILY DOUBLE
This group addresses a cross addiction that is often overlooked, that has the highest documented rate of death by suicide. (one hint available)
Gamblers Anonymous
Daily Double!!!
What can go up the chimney down, but cant go down the chimney up?
An umbrella!