Cravings & Triggers
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
What’s one grounding technique you can use when stressed?
5-4-3-2-1 senses, deep breathing, mindfulness, etc.
What does “One Day at a Time” remind us to focus on?
The present moment / today only.
What does good sleep, balanced diet, and exercise help with in recovery?
Relapse prevention / overall well-being.
What’s one chore that feels like climbing Mt. Everest when you’re tired?
Laundry, dishes, making the bed, etc.
Name one healthy way to cope with a craving.
Deep breathing, calling a friend, going for a walk, journaling.
What coping tool involves writing down your thoughts and feelings?
Journaling
What does the phrase “Play the Tape” mean in recovery?
Think ahead to the negative consequences before acting.
What drink is often joked about as the “official recovery beverage”?
Coffee
What’s a movie title that could describe recovery?
Groundhog Day, Rocky, The Comeback, etc
True or False: Cravings usually last forever.
False — most last 20–30 minutes.
Which exercise is often called a “walking meditation”?
Mindful walking.
What does a sponsor do?
Provides guidance, support, accountability in recovery.
Which vitamin is often boosted after quitting alcohol?
Vitamin B12.
Which animal would make the best relapse-prevention sidekick?
A guard dog,” “A sloth that blocks the door"
What’s one common trigger people face in early recovery?
Stress, old friends, certain places, boredom, emotions.
If laughter is medicine, what’s one funny coping activity that counts?
Watching comedy, telling jokes, sharing memes.
Which tool uses 12 guiding steps for recovery?
The 12-Step program.
What’s one healthy snack that helps with sugar cravings in recovery?
Fruit, granola, yogurt, etc.
What recovery slogan would make the funniest bumper sticker?
Keep Coming Back, One Day at a Time, Easy Does It
If cravings could text you, what might the message say?
“Just one won’t hurt,” or any funny group response.
What coping skill could secretly win you a gold medal in the “Recovery Olympics”?
Napping,” “Saying no,” “Drinking gallons of coffee
If “Let Go and Let God” was a store product, what might it look like?
“Magic duct tape,” “A stress ball shaped like a cloud."
If self-care was a superhero, what silly superpower would it have?
Nap anywhere,” “Teleport to a spa,”
What snack is most likely to disappear first at a sober meeting?
Donuts, cookies, pizza, coffee.