Basic Terms
Why is self-care important in recovery?
Self-care helps maintain physical and emotional well-being, which is crucial for long-term sobriety.
People, Places, or Things that cause people to have thoughts associated with substance abuse.
Triggers
How can saying "no" be a form of self-care?
Saying "no" allows you to prioritize your needs and avoid overextending yourself, which is essential for maintaining sobriety.
What candy is known for the slogan "Taste the Rainbow"?
Skittles
"Just keep swimming" is a famous quote from which animated movie?
Finding Nemo
A lifelong process of overcoming the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of addiction.
Recovery
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
Practice healthy ____ ____ to overcome cravings and triggers
coping skills
What is the main ingredient in traditional hummus?
Chickpeas
Which fruit has its seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
Name one common sign of substance use disorder.
Inability to control substance use or using more than intended.
This part of the recovery process involves making a sincere effort to repair relationships and make amends for past wrongdoings.
making amends
What is a boundary?
A limit or rule you set to protect your emotional, mental, or physical well-being in relationships.
Which superhero famously says, "With great power comes great responsibility"?
Spider-Man
What pizza topping is the most controversial among people?
Pineapple
How does addiction impact the brain
It alters brain circuits involved in reward, stress, and self-control, making it harder to resist the urge to use substances.
This practice involves setting clear, firm limits with others to protect one’s mental and emotional health during the recovery process.
setting boundaries
How can mindfulness help manage cravings?
Mindfulness helps by increasing awareness of thoughts and feelings, allowing individuals to observe cravings without reacting to them.
Which actor from Pirates of the Caribbean has been public about their addiction and recovery struggles?
Johnny Deep
What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?
A penny
Explain the difference between physical and psychological dependence.
Physical dependence involves withdrawal symptoms when the substance is not used, while psychological dependence is the emotional or mental need for the substance.
A relationship dynamic where one person supports or enables another person's addiction or poor mental health.
Codependency
What does "codependency" mean?
A relationship dynamic where one person enables or supports another's addiction or unhealthy behavior to maintain the relationship.
In which movie does Will Smith play a man who gives away his organs to help others?
Seven Pounds
What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?
Silence