Songs
Elvis Presley sings about this kind of Christmas.
What is a Blue Christmas?
A risk that is increased during the holiday season that addicts in recovery need to develop a plan to prevent.
What is relapse?
This funny man sang this song about Channukah.
Who is Adam Sandler?
Clark Griswald's annoying cousin?
Who is Eddie?
Something that can increase the risk for relapse during the holidays.
What is stress/heightened emotions?
The movie White Christmas takes place in this state.
What is Vermont?
This reindeer is Rudolph's dad.
Who is Donner?
Something you should have in place before visiting family/friends during the holidays as part of relapse prevention?
What is an exit plan?
This soda company was the first to use Santa Claus in an advertisement.
What is Coca-Cola?
This person is a "cotton-headed Ninnymuggin"
Who is Buddy the Elf/Will Farrell
Three relapse prevention tools you can use when experiencing triggers during the holidays?
call someone, pray, have an exit plan, walk away, read a book, take a walk, call your sponsor, say no to invitations, deep breathing, exercise, etc.
Name two Hannukah traditions
What is lighting the Menorah, giving gifts, spinning the dreidle, eating jelly donuts
Name a movie that celebrates Hannukah.
Eight Crazy Nights, An American Tale, Mid Court Miracle, Meet the Fockers/Little Fockers, Mistletoe and Menorahs, The Night Before.
Name three reasons that the holidays increase the risk of relapse.
What are changes in weather, family stress, financial stress, grief, exposure to substances, and changes in routine.