Outside Meetings
Founded in 1935, this fellowship is known for its 12 steps, sponsorship, and the Big Book.
What is Alcoholic Anonymous (AA)?
This comedian and actor has openly discussed his recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. He plays Iron Man in the Avengers.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
A feeling of being responsible for your actions and recovery.
What is Accountability
Which is the day of the week is the Alumni Speaker meeting?
What is Friday?
Returning to alcohol or drug use after a period of sobriety.
What is relapse?
This recovery program uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and focuses on self-empowerment rather than the 12 steps.
What is SMART Recovery?
This rapper and producer has been sober since 2008.
Who is Eminem?
The ability to recover from setbacks and keep moving forward.
What is resilience?
With 3 months of sobriety, this sport brings Diamond House Alumni together each season of fun, fellowship, and recovery.
What is softball?
A feeling of being disconnected from others that can increase the risk of substance use.
What is loneliness?
This recovery organization encourages personal responsibility and peer support with the motto "Sobriety, Secularity, Self-Help."
What is LifeRing Recovery?
This actor from "Friends" openly shared his struggles with addiction and recovery.
Who is Matthew Perry?
The practice of being aware of the present moment without judgement.
What is mindfulness?
Giving back your time and helping others in recovery is call this.
What is Volunteer?
The emotional responses to loss, which may include sadness, anger, or confusion.
What is grief?
This Christian-based recovery program combines biblical teachings with support groups for addiction and life challenges.
What is Celebrate Recovery?
This actor in recovery is best known for playing Arnold Schwarzenegger's partner "Gib" in the 1994 action-comedy movie True Lies.
Who is Tom Arnold?
A recovery principle involving acceptace of reality as it is.
What is acceptance?
One of the biggest benefits of attending alumni meeting is building this with others in recovery.
What is connection?
Physical and emotional symptoms that can occur when stopping alcohol or drugs.
What is withdrawals?
This recovery fellowship uses Buddhist principle such as meditation, mindfulness, and compassion to support sobriety.
What is Dharma Recovery?
This singer known for "Sk8er Boi" has spoken about choosing sobiety.
Who is Avril Lavigne?
The process of continuing personal growth and recovery over time.
What is progress?
Diamond House Alumni requires this many months of sobriety before a client can qualify to share their story at a Speaker Meeting.
What is six months?
A chronic condition characterized by compulsive substance use despite negative consequences.
What is addiction?