RECOVERY BASICS
POP CULTURE
ADDICTION SCIENCE
HIGH DESERT WILD CARD
RECOVERY MAINTENANCE
COMMUNITY SUPPORT & 12 STEP
RECOVERY SLOGANS
100

This type of thinking can trick people into believing they don't need help, even when their life is falling apart.

What is denial?

100

Before this person passed away in 2011, they were in and out of recovery, known for their powerhouse vocals, and hit song titled "Rehab".

Who is Amy Winehouse?

100

This term refers to the process of safely removing a substance from the body.

What is detox?

100

What is C.P.S.S. an acronym for acronym for?

What is Certified Peer Support Specialist.

100

This can be a thought, and/or recalls a memory that leads the brain to anticipate a reward that causes a response.

What is a trigger?

100

The opposite of fear.

What is faith?

100

The meaning of the acronym H.O.W.

What is honesty, open mindedness and willingness?

200

A powerful positive emotion of appreciation for what you have, instead of focusing on what is lacking.

What is gratitude?

200

This Transformers actor has spoken openly about turning to art and rehab after legal troubles and substance use.

Who is Shia LaBeouf?

200

The acronym P.A.W.S. most commonly refers to…

What is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?

200

 Common greeting for the CPSS/Case worker, Bobby.

What is "What up daaaaawwwg"?

200

One of the most powerful and widely cited strategies for get outside of self. 

What is community service, being of service, or helping others? 


*When dedicating time and energy to the needs of others it is natural to spend less time consumed with thoughts , worries and self centered narratives.

-increases pleasure response and happiness.

-reduces stress and lonliness

-develops empathy.

--provides perspective.

-creates connection.

-interrupts self-obsession. 

200

This is the only requirement for membership in the NA fellowship.

What is the desire to stop using?

200

________ keep us sick. 

What is secrets?

300

The opposite of addiction.

What is connection?

300

This "Mean Girls" actress has been to rehab multiple times, she says living in Dubai helped her maintain her sobriety.

Who is Lindsay Lohan?

300

__________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction.

What is dopamine?

300

A common quote of a HD CPSS/case manager, Paula.

"Ok, cute, or "how cute", or just "cuuuuute". 

300

This is a string of behaviors characterized by "a sequence of actions regularly followed..." which is one of the most common and effective coping skills a person in early recovery can develop.

What is routine and/or structure?

300

What are the alternatives to recovery?

What are jails, institutions and death?

300

The acronym for F.E.A.R. 

What is False Evidence Appearing Real and/or F@#% Everything And Run. 

400

A person who has abstained from drinking or drugs, although displays the same dysfunctional behaviors as when using/drinking.  

What is dry drunk?

400

In early recovery this basketball star left the NBA and started his first non-profit organization, "Hoop Dreams", an inner-city youth development program and continued developing non-profit programs nationwide to create awareness and provide resources for prevention, addiction, and mental health issues.

Who is Chris Herren?

400

This slogan reminds us to think through the all the potential consequences before making impulsive or high risk decisions.

What is "Play the tape through"?

400

Instead of being in the group room doing group, this is what we are doing when we are doing group in nature. 

What is a "RECOVERY ADVENTURE!"?

400

Name at least two crucial factors in establishing and maintaining long term sobriety.

What is a building a strong, healthy support system, cultivate a sense of purpose, passion, and meaning, prioritize whole health; focus on physical health and life balance, develop healthy coping strategies and structured routine, engage in twelve step groups, and pro-social community networks.

400

Name one of the two individuals who founded Alcoholics Anonymous.

Who is Bill Wilson and/or Dr. Bob (Bob Smith)

400

This phrase emphasizes he importance of accepting and dealing with life challenges without resorting to substance use. 

What is "life of life's terms"?

500

Doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results. 

What is insanity?

500

This father-daughter pair both publicly battled addiction; the dad a legendary country singer, the daughter a pop icon. The father stated his Christian faith played a vital role in his recovery; he died sober. After going to rehab 20+ years ago the daughter continues to create and perform music and openly shares about her recovery.

Who is Johnny Cash and Rosanne Cash?

500

Recent research states some of the long and short-term effects of using of this drug includes damage to the brain’s ability to learn and retain information, adverse neurological effects, increased risk of developing mental health and psychotic disorders, and physical health issues, including, reproductive problems, CHS digestive syndrome, and cardiovascular complications.

What is marijuana?

500

The male US specimen collector name.

What is Brayden?

500

Identify at least two "tools" to navigate new, different, or difficult situations, events, and triggers. 

What is an action plan, medical safety plan, high-risk situation plan, relapse prevention/recovery maintenance plan, crisis safety plan, and coping strategy plan? 

500

Nonprofit science-based recovery support group developed from the "4-Point Program" core which focuses on building motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts/feelings/behaviors and living a balanced life.

What is SMART recovery?

500

This slogan reminds us that growth matters more than flawlessness. 

What is proress not perfection?

600

An apology without change. 

What is manipulation? 

600

This film follows a woman's journey through rehab after crashing a wedding while intoxicated. 

What is 28 days?

600

This part of the brain, responsible for decision-making and impulse control, is weakened by long-term substance use. 

What is the prefrontal cortex?

600

What is said when group members are talking about non recovery-rated topics and/or are war storying. 

What is, "Are you serious right now"?, or "First thought wrong!", or "We don't live like that no more". 

600

This slogan warns that emotional and physical strain can lead to relapse- take care of basic needs. 

What is H.A.L.T. or hungry, angry, lonely, tired. 

600

What does the three parts of the NA triangle represent?

What is unity, service, and recovery?

600

This slogan reminds people to avoid unnecessary drama and keep their focus on personal recovery. 

What is "Keep your side of the street clean"?

700

This therapy can include practicing meditation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, alternate rebellion, and grounding techniques.

What is DBT or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?

700

The musician who wrote the hit song "Lose Yourself", and has spoken openly about his addiction and recovery. 

Who is Eminem?

700

This term describes how the brain adapts to repeated drug use, leading to increase tolerance and withdrawal symptoms.

What is Neuroplasticity?

700

The topic Tia hates hearing about the most.

What is killing innocent animals. 

700

Resources and strengths that individuals possess to support their recovery that includes, physical, financial, eduction, employment, cultural, self esteem, and resilience. 

What is Recovery Capitol? 

700

The year the Big Book was published. 

What is 1939?

700

This slogan advises patience with the process and tolerance for imperfection. 

What is "Easy does it- but do it"? 

800

This daily habit, often started with gratitude or reflection, helps center the mind before the day begins. 

What is "Daily Reflections", "Just for Today", or morning meditation? 

800

This Netflix limited series about a chess player also portrays addiction that started with tranquilizers and alcohol. 

What is Queen's Gambit?

800

This neurotransmitter system, associated with relaxation and inhibition, is the main target of alcohol and benzodiazepines.

What is GABA or gamma-aminobutyric acid?

800

Bobby's screen savor message. 

What is F@#$ F$@# F*&%.
800
The five stages of change in addiction recovery. 

What is pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance?

800

This person originally formed NA. 

Who is Jimmy K?

800

This encourages a proactive and constructive mindset of accountability and solution rather than a passive, negative mindset that adds to the difficulty.

What is "Be part of the solution, not the problem"?

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