Nutrition & Recovery
Relapse Prevention
Famous People
Facts About Addiction
Misc.
100
This essential nutrient helps repair body tissue and build muscle, especially helpful in early recovery.
What is protein?
100
This 4-letter word refers to a signal that can make you want to use again.
What is "Crave"
100
This 2012 movie starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence follows a man with bipolar disorder rebuilding his life and staying sober after a stint in a psychiatric hospital.
What is Silver Linings Playbook? (Highlights mental health, recovery, and the power of connection)
100
Addiction is officially classified as this kind of disorder.
What is a brain disorder (or chronic disease)?
100
Why are you in treatment?
Respond Thoughtfully
200
Drinking this clear liquid regularly can help reduce cravings and flush toxins.
What is water?
200
Name 3 types of coping skills someone might use instead of turning to substances
What are deep breathing, calling a sponsor, journaling, exercising, etc.?
200
This talk show host is sober and has helped fund addiction recovery programs—“You get a car!”
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
200
This is the term for needing more of a substance to get the same effect.
What is tolerance?
200
What does CSS stand for?
Clinical Support Specialist
300
This vitamin, often found in oranges, can help boost your immune system during withdrawal.
What is Vitamin C?
300
This strategy involves picturing a scenario and mentally practicing how you would stay clean.
What is visualization or mental rehearsal?
300
This singer of “Hello” gave up alcohol to focus on her mental health and parenting.
Who is Adele?
300
The "reward system" in the brain primarily involves this neurotransmitter.
What is dopamine?
Daily Double: What boosts Dopamine?
300
What have you learned while in Rehab?
Skills or Personal Reflection
400
True or False: Sugar has no impact on mood or cravings in early recovery.
What is False? (Sugar can spike and crash moods and mimic craving cycles)
400
One common relapse trigger that involves distancing yourself from positive influences.
What is isolation?
400
This former wrestler and actor now sober says, “I didn’t get sober because I didn’t want to drink. I got sober because I didn’t want to die.”
Who is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson?
400
Addiction changes this part of the brain, which controls decision-making, impulse control, and long-term planning.
What is the prefrontal cortex? (This is why recovery is more than "just willpower")
400
Name 3 reasons why setting boundaries is important in recovery.
What are protecting sobriety, reducing stress, avoiding triggers, preserving energy, etc.?
500
Name 2 foods or ingredients often recommended to help stabilize mood and energy in early recovery.
What are complex carbs and omega-3 fats? (e.g., whole grains and fish)
500
The "HALT" acronym reminds you to avoid these four risky states.
What are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
500
This Grammy-winning singer of "Beautiful" has been vocal about overcoming childhood trauma and using therapy and sobriety to heal.
Who is Christina Aguilera? (She's spoken openly about therapy, self-worth, and staying away from toxic substances.)
500
Scientists have found that addiction can "hijack" this ancient part of the brain, responsible for survival instincts.
What is the limbic system? (Addiction wires into fight-or-flight and survival mechanisms)
500
What is your favorite group?
Isabella's Group
