Stages of Change
Recovery Terms
Now what?
Misc.
Random Animal Facts
100

This is the first stage where a person does not yet recognize their behavior as a problem.

Precontemplation

100

This means finding ways to stay safer while using substances, even if you’re not ready to stop.

Harm reduction

100

A support meeting that is open to all beliefs and focuses on mindfulness. 

Recovery Dharma

100

Doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results.

Insanity

100

What is the only Animal with 4 knees?

Elephant

200

In this stage, a person plans to take action soon.

Contemplation
200

This group helps people stop drinking alcohol and is known worldwide.

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

200

Places where people live to support a recovery lifestyle

Sober living

200

Changing these three things helps in early recovery.

People, places, and things

200

This bird is the only one known to fly backwards

Hummingbird

300

This stage involves actively modifying behavior and making lifestyle changes.

Action

300

A person who supports you and helps keep you on track in recovery is called a what?

Sponsor
300

After leaving treatment, this is the term for ongoing support to help stay sober.

Aftercare

300

A form of treatment where the patient lives in a recovery facility

Inpatient/Residential Treatment

300

What's the term for a baby ape?

Baby

400

After sustained behavior change, this stage focuses on maintaining gains and preventing relapse.

Maintenance

400

A plan that helps you notice risks and handle cravings is called what?

Relapse Prevention Plan and/or Recovery Management Plan

400

Who founded AA?

Bill Wilson & Dr. Bob Smith

400

A point in the treatment process where the user rids themselves of the drugs left in their body

Detox

400

What is the cheetah's fastest speed?

60 mph

500

If a person returns to old behaviors

Relapse

500

Slang for actively participating in a recovery program

"In the rooms"

500

What are the three points in the CBT triangle?

Thoughts -- Feelings -- Behavior

500

What are the four different DBT skills?

Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Distress Tolerance, and Emotion Regulation

500

This carnivore's scientific name is Ursus maritimus.

Polar bear

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