Recovery Basics
This means not using alcohol or drugs.
What is sobriety?
Taking slow, deep breaths is an example of this coping skill.
What is deep breathing?
A person, place, or feeling that makes you want to use.
What is a trigger?
This healthy drink should be everyone's best friend.
What is water?
"One Day at a ____."
What is Time?
This document lists people to call, meetings to attend, and coping skills after treatment.
What is an aftercare plan?
Going for a walk, lifting weights, or playing basketball are examples of this.
What is exercise?
Feeling angry, lonely, stressed, or bored are examples of these.
What are emotional triggers?
Adults should aim for around this many hours of sleep each night.
What is 7–9 hours?
"___ is a garden dig it!"
What is life?
Going back to using after a period of sobriety.
What is a relapse?
Talking to someone you trust when you're struggling is asking for this.
What is support?
One way to reduce relapse risk is to avoid these people who encourage substance use.
Who are negative influences (or unhealthy friends)?
Laughter releases these "feel good" chemicals in your brain.
What are endorphins?
" A smooth sea never made a ______!"
What is a skilled sailor?
A person who supports your recovery and helps keep you accountable.
What is a sponsor?
Writing your thoughts and feelings in a notebook is called this.
What is journaling?
This HALT emotion reminds us not to make major decisions when Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or...
What is Tired?
This hobby involves putting pencil or paint to paper.
What is drawing (or painting)?
Recovery is a ______, not a destination.
What is a journey?
The first step in recovery is admitting you are powerless over this.
What is addiction?
Instead of reacting immediately, you stop, think, and make a healthy choice. This is called this.
What is mindfulness?
Having a plan before cravings happen can help prevent this.
What is relapse?
Gratitude means focusing on these instead of only your problems.
What are the positive things (or blessings) in your life?
The Serenity Prayer asks for the courage to change the things I can, acceptance of the things I can't, and this.
What is wisdom to know the difference?