Basic Terms
A lifelong process of overcoming the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of addiction.
Recovery
This supportive relationship in recovery involves a more experienced person guiding and helping a newcomer navigate the challenges of staying sober.
Sponsor/ Sponsorship
What does the term "90 in 90" refer to in AA?
Attending 90 meetings in 90 days
This "Rolling in the Deep" singer has won multiple Grammy Awards and has maintained a clean and sober public image.
Adele
This American tradition involves gathering around the television to watch a football game on the first Sunday in February.
Super Bowl
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
empathy
This recovery approach combines medical treatment with counseling and behavioral therapies to address both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction.
inpatient treatment/rehab or Daymark
Our ______ keep us sick.
secrets
Known as the "Queen Bey," she's a global superstar famous for hits like "Crazy in Love" and "Single Ladies."
Beyonce
This U.S. state is the only one made up entirely of islands.
Hawaii
People, Places, or Things that cause people to have thoughts associated with substance abuse.
Triggers
This part of the recovery process involves making a sincere effort to repair relationships and make amends for past wrongdoings.
making amends
A support group often used in recovery, this is a group of individuals who share their experiences and offer encouragement.
What AA/NA meetings
This "Purple Rain" singer, known for his eclectic style and musical genius, struggled with opioid addiction and tragically passed away in 2016.
Prince
This iconic American figure is featured on the $100 bill, even though he was never a U.S. president.
Benjamin Franklin
To start recovery, you must first get out of _____.
denial
This practice involves setting clear, firm limits with others to protect one’s mental and emotional health during the recovery process.
setting boundaries
Practice healthy ____ ____ to overcome cravings and triggers
coping skills
This Oscar-winning actress, known for roles in "Pretty Woman" and "Erin Brockovich," is one of Hollywood's biggest stars and has maintained a clean public image throughout her career.
Julia Roberts
At the beach the more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
This term describes the process in addiction where a person needs to consume increasingly larger amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect due to their body's adaptation.
tolerance
A relationship dynamic where one person supports or enables another person's addiction or poor mental health.
Codependency
A structured conversation or meeting intended to encourage someone with an addiction to seek treatment.
Intervention
This iconic rock star, known for hits like "Heroes" and "Space Oddity," struggled with addiction in the 1970s but went on to become a cultural icon until his death in 2016.
David Bowie
What has a heart that doesn’t beat?
(Hint: you can eat it)
artichoke