The sober lifestyle
Benefits of hobbies/activities
Recovery skills
Bad for recovery
Random Facts
100
What is the first step in establishing a lasting recovery?

One day at a time

100

What is the main benefit of spending time on hobbies?

Find out why having fun with out using feels likes

100

People. places things

 Triggers

100
Describe boredom
No available option seems appealing, engaging or satisfying
100

What are the two most common reasons people relapse

Stress and triggers

200

Why is developing a sober thinking important?

Helps with rational thinking


200

Spending time with group members, and having similar interests

Social skills

200

A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs

Goals

200

Describe the slippery slope

When bored start thinking about time when you used and remember it not as bad as it was

200

What is the average age people start experimenting with drugs

13

300

What is part of the mental recovery strategy

Being honest with yourself

300

How can you break the cycle of focusing on a single thought until it becomes overwhelming

Lower your stress level

300

Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?

H.A.L.T

300

What are the three ways we talked about to overcome boredom

1. do something boring

2. rearrange your schedule

3. Set a timer

300

What substance is linked to the 3rd most common cause of death in the US

Alcohol

400

Building a new way of life means finding new ways to spend your time

Sober lifestyle

400

How can you boost your self-esteem?

Trying new hobbies and experiences to learn new things about yourself

400

Our Brain learns by ______ and _____.

Repetition and reward

400

When you set a timer how long should you continue to do an activity

10 to 15 minutes

400

Why is overall health important to recovery

Lowers your chances of relapse, healthy mind and body goes a long way

500

5 things you should do to keep your recovery in check

1. avoid social triggers

2. avoid emotional triggers

3. avoid risk factors

4. avoid isolation

5. avoid the beat or cheat

500

5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers

1. sponsor 2. relapse prevention plan 3. laughter 4. services 5. work 6 being with family and hobbies

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