Recovery In Real Life
You've had a stressful day at work and feel like using. Calling a sober friend instead is an example of this recovery skill.
What is using a coping skill
Spending time with people who support your recovery helps build this.
What is a support network?
What does the "A" in AA stand for
What is Alcoholics?
Many people use music, art, or hobbies in recovery because they provide healthy ways to do what?
What is cope with stress?
What is the first thing many people look for when they arrive at a recovery meeting?
What is coffee?
Someone in recovery declines a drink at a family cookout and orders a soda instead. This is an example of setting what?
What are healthy boundaries?
Being honest with family, friends, and counselors helps rebuild this.
What is trust?
What does the "N" in NA stand for?
What is Narcotics?
Watching a recovery speaker, inspirational movie, or positive podcast can help increase this.
What is motivation?
If HALT was a superhero, what would the "H" stand for?
What is Hungry?
Getting enough sleep, eating healthy meals, and exercising are examples of this important recovery practice.
What is self-care?
A friend repeatedly pressures you to drink. Recovery experts would consider this person a potential what?
What is a trigger or high-risk influence?
Recovery meetings often begin with members introducing themselves by their first name and saying this phrase
What is "I'm an addict" or "I'm an alcoholic"?
Name a healthy hobby that could support recovery.
What is exercise, gardening, reading, fishing, art, music, or volunteering?
This recovery slogan reminds us not to turn a small problem into a giant one.
What is "Keep It Simple"?
If you're feeling Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired, recovery programs say you're at greater risk for what?
What is relapse?
Learning to say "no" to unhealthy situations is an example of setting what?
What are boundaries?
What does a sponsor provide to someone in recovery?
What is guidance, support, and accountability?
Recovery often involves replacing old habits with new and healthier what?
What are routines?
True or False: Recovery meetings are only about talking and can never include laughter.
What is False?
True or False: Recovery means never experiencing cravings again.
False?
Name one quality commonly found in healthy relationships.
What is honesty, respect, communication, trust, or support?
What recovery slogan reminds members to focus only on the present day?
"One Day at a Time"?
Research shows that meaningful activities and hobbies can help reduce boredom, which is a common relapse what?
What is a trigger?
What recovery slogan could apply if your GPS is wrong, your coffee spills, and you're running late, but you stay calm anyway?
What is "Easy Does It"?