RIDDLES
STAGES OF RECOVERY
RANDOM
Definitions
Q&A
100

I am easy to life, but hard to throw. What am I???

A feather

100

The individual is in denial and is not seriously considering changing their behavior?

Stage 1: PRECONTEMPLATION. What are some statements that someone in the precontemplation stage may say?

100

Who started their career on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and smacked Chris Rock on stage. 

WILL SMITH

100

to use any substance or engage in any activity that disrupts all areas of your life. Regardless of consequences.

Addiction

100

When a person refuses to see the truth, that they are and addict/alcoholic?

DENIAL

200

What has a neck but no head?

A bottle.

200

The individual is experiening ablivalent about change. (Maybe I do have a problem, maybe I do need help?)

Stage2: CONTEMPLATION

200

TRUE OR FALSE:The heart is the largest internal organ in the body.

 False - the largest internal organ in the body is the liver.

200

You don't even think about using, and you haven't returned to use.
But your emotions and behaviors are setting you up for a possible relapse in the future. The signs are: Restless, Irritable and Discontent. • Anxiety. • Intolerance. • Anger.


What kind of relapse is this???

Emotional/mental relapse 

200

Being clean and sober, with NO RECOVERY...

Abstinence

300

What has hands but cannot clap?

A clock

300

The individual has decided to change their behavior, and they begin to think about how to do so...

Stage 3: PREPARATION. What are some things you did when you were in this stage?

300

TRUE OR FALSE: Three strikes in a row in bowling is called a chicken.

False: It's called a TURKEY

300

What does IOP stand for?

Intensive Outpatient Program

300

Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is...

INSANITY

400

What has one head, one foot, and four legs?

A bed

400

I am going to IOP, Therapy, speaking to someone about my issues... What stage is this???

Stage 4: ACTION. What are you doing for your mental health and addiction?

400

What are the 3 indispensable principles of the 12 step programs? (Or principles in your life)

Honesty, Open-mindedness & Willingness

400

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.

Recovery :))))

400

What are external triggers...

PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS...

500

What do you bury when it's alive and dig up when it's dead?

A plant.

500

I've maintained sobriety, continue treatment, keeping my routine, aware of my supports. What stage is this???

Stage 5: MAINTENANCE. What are some barriers to you maintaining sobriety?  

500

TRUE OR FALSE: FEELINGS DICTATE HOW WE THINK AND HOW WE BEHAVE???

TRUE: If we run on emotions, and under high amounts of stress, we can make dumb decisions. When we are calm, we can think clearly and proceed appropriately !

500

Repeatedly saying "stop" or "no". To interrupt and challenge a negative thought process...

THOUGHT STOPPING

500

WHAT IS AN INTERNAL TRIGGER?

emotions, feelings, thoughts, and memories that make the person want to use alcohol or drugs..

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