ACCOUNTABILITY BASICS
What does accountability mean in recovery?
Taking responsibility for actions and choices, without shame
What’s one healthy thing to do when a craving hits?
Call someone, distract, grounding exercise, delay
True or False: Mental health affects sobriety.
True
What’s one thing you can control today?
Your actions, reactions, or choices
One benefit of peer support is ________.
Connection / accountability / encouragement
True or False: Accountability means never making mistakes.
False
Slips and relapses are best handled with ________.
Honesty
Name one healthy coping skill.
Breathing, walking, journaling, grounding
“I had no choice” is usually a sign of ________.
Avoiding responsibility
True or False: You have to solve problems alone to be strong.
False
Name one reason accountability helps sobriety.
Reduces isolation / increases honesty / builds trust / supports consistency
Name one warning sign of relapse.
Isolation, skipping meetings, lying, mood changes
What’s one sign your mental health might be slipping?
Irritability, sleep changes, withdrawal, hopelessness
What’s a better response than making excuses?
Owning it and making a plan
What’s one healthy boundary in recovery?
Saying no, leaving risky situations
Who is accountability mainly for?
Yourself (not to please others)
When should you ask for help in recovery?
Before things fall apart
Asking for help is a sign of ________.
Strength
What does taking responsibility without shame sound like?
“I messed up, and I’m working to fix it.”
What’s a fair way to hold someone accountable in group?
Honest feedback without judgment
What’s the difference between accountability and punishment?
Accountability focuses on learning and growth; punishment focuses on blame
Why is hiding a struggle more dangerous than admitting it?
It increases risk and isolation
Why is emotional honesty important for mental health recovery?
Prevents buildup, improves regulation, increases support
What’s one way to repair trust after a mistake?
Consistent actions over time
Why does accountability work better in relationships than isolation?
Support increases follow‑through and honesty