American History
What is 1776?
This person served as Commander-in-Chief of the army during the American Revolutionary War.
Who is George Washington?
In this 1996 film, Will Smith and Bill Pullman face on alien invasion taking place on the Fourth of July.
What is "Independence Day"?
This brain chemical responsible for positive feelings and pleasure is heavily impacted by substance use.
What is dopamine?
These psychological guidelines must be clearly communicated and strictly maintained to protect your sobriety while in recovery.
What are boundaries?
On July 4th, 1884, this country gave us the Statue of Liberty.
What is France?
This person famously held a key tied to a kite during a lightning storm to identify lightning as electricity.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This country music star released the fierce and patriotic song, "Courtesy of the Red White and Blue."
Who is Toby Keith?
This visualization technique involves picturing the negative, long-term consequences of using, rather than the immediate perceived relief.
What is "playing the tape through"?
This behavior involves neglecting your own needs to fix, rescue, or control another person, i.e. putting yourself second, third, fourth...
What is codependency or people-pleasing?
You can find the Liberty Bell in this city, along with cheesesteaks.
Where is Philadelphia?
This person was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This 2004 film stars Nicolas Cage as an explorer who sets out to steal the Declaration of Independence.
What is "National Treasure"?
This phrase refers to three important changes that need to be made around you while in recovery, including eliminating triggers and discarding paraphernalia.
What are people, places, and things?
This 8-letter term describes well-meaning actions by friends or family that encourage or protect the person from the consequences of their behaviors.
What is enabling?
This woman sewed the first American flag, featuring 13 stars and 13 stripes.
Who is Betsy Ross?
This person was famously killed in a duel by Aaron Burr, Sir.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
Tom Cruise earned an Oscar nomination for his role as a Vietnam War veteran in this 1989 biographical drama.
What is "Born on the Fourth of July"?
According to The Big Book, these are said to be the three essentials of recovery.
What are Honesty, Open-Mindedness, and Willingness?
This mental practice involves focusing entirely on the present moment without judgment, and can include meditation, grounding, and positive affirmations.
What is mindfulness?
Signed on September 3rd, 1783, this treaty officially recognized American independence.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
This person was the first president to live in the White House, even though he was the second president.
Who is John Adams?
This person has continuously won the July 4th Nathan's Hot Dogs Eating Contest for over a decade.
Who is Joey Chestnut?
These words are the meaning behind HALT.
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
These words are the meaning behind SMART goals.
What is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely?