Support Goups
A global, peer-led mutual-aid fellowship dedicated to abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually inclined twelve-step program. Also the oldest fellowship of its kind.
A.A. - Alcoholics Anonymous
This famous singer / guitarist was the front man for Nirvana.
Kurt Cobain
This famous actor who plays Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been in recovery since 2003.
Robert Downey, Jr.
What is the name for any series of activities that you do to keep yourself mentally, emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually healthy in order to avoid burnout or relapse?
Self-Care
A state of mind where a person feels uninterested in their surroundings, thoughts, or activities.
Boredom
Founded in 1953, it describes itself as a "nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem" and uses a 12-step model developed for people with varied substance use disorders and is the second-largest 12-step organization.
N.A. - Narcotics Anonymous
This singer was the front man for the rock band The Doors.
Jim Morrison
The pop star, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, admits that before entering recovery, she would smoke 18-20 marijuana cigarettes a day in order to help her creative process. Although she has never had formal treatment, she states she's in recovery now, and uses her art as therapy.
Lady Gaga
If you find yourself having a desire to drink or get high and you are debating what to do, a great tool is _____ the ____ ____ first.
"Play the tape through"
Many of these events involve alcohol, and there can be pressure to participate. ____ can involve expensive gifts and extra bills which creates financial stress. Seeing certain family members can be triggers for uncomfortable feelings during these times.
Holidays
An international community of peer support groups that help people recover from addictive and problematic behaviors, using a self-empowering and evidence-informed program. Their acronym stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training.
SMART Recovery
This famous singer was known as "The King of Pop" and died of acute propofol intoxication.
Michael Jackson
This rapper openly sang about vodka, Vicodin, marijuana and other drugs on his early hits. However, after some close calls and an overdose in 2007, he's been an icon in recovery.
Eminem aka Marshall Mathers (aka Slim Shady).
What does the acronym HALT stand for? (Hint: Being in one of these states greatly increases the risk of relapse, anger, irritability, "lashing out", or depression).
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
An emotion that's characterized by tension and hostility, and can arise from: frustration, perceived injustice, and real or imagined injury by another.
Anger
Founded in 1951, it is an international mutual aid organization for people who have been impacted by another person's alcoholism. It offers a program of recovery for the families and friends of alcoholics.
Al-Anon
This famous diva uttered the now famous phrase, "Crack is Whack" and died of an overdose in her bathtub.
Whitney Houston
This actor has been in recovery for alcohol use disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder since 2010. (Hint: he is known for playing a famous young wizard at Hogwart's).
Daniel Radcliffe
Name the "three stages of relapse" in order.
1. Emotional
2. Mental
3. Physical
A state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. It is a natural human response to challenges and threats in life.
Stress
An international fellowship of people who have a compulsive gambling problem. They meet regularly to share their "experiences, strength and hope", so they can help each other solve the problems compulsive gambling has created in their lives, and to help others recover from the addiction of compulsive gambling.
G.A. - Gamblers Anonymous
Famous actress who died of a suspected intentional overdose in 1962, whose most iconic films include "Gentleman Prefer Blondes" and "The Seven Year Itch." The last phone call she ever made is believed to have been to the US President at that time.
Marilyn Monroe
This English piano-playing pop music icon and legend is also a hero in the recovery community. In his early career, he used cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol to manage the complex emotions associated with being simultaneously intensely shy and a music superstar. He has been sober since 1990.
Elton John
Name three indispensable spiritual principles that are the foundation for lasting recovery.
Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness.
An emotional response to a distressing event that can have lasting effects on a person's life. It can be caused by a single event or a series of events that are experienced as harmful or life-threatening.
Trauma