Recovery Cliches
If "One is too many," then how much is never enough?
What is a thousand?
This actor has played many characters in criminal roles. Prior to his acting career, he served prison time for drug & other offenses. After getting sober, he became an addiction counselor and then moved into acting. He just celebrated 55 years of sobriety.
Who is Danny Trejo?
A form of alternative medicine involving the use of essential oils and the power of scent to help with both physical and emotional issues.
What is aromatherapy?
An individual who guides another individual through the 12 steps.
Who is a sponsor?
R.C.O. is used to abbreviate this recovery resource.
What is a Recovery Community Organization?
*Daily Double*
This cliche can be interpreted as a faulty initial notion that pops into our heads.
What is "first thought wrong?"
This Australian-born, singer/songwriter in recovery is known for her unique look consisting of a hairdo that obscures her appearance. Many of her music videos have included a display of impressionistic dance.
Who is Sia?
This can happen when someone does not take time to practice self-care. It can also be a reference to a light source or friction caused by spinning wheels.
What is burnout?
A meeting or block of meetings that recoverees designate as their 'official' meeting or group of meetings.
What is a home group?
The Circle is a universal program with room for all manifestations of the recovering and the recovered person. The square base is goodwill; the four sides signify God, Self, Society, and Service. Rising as a pyramid they meet at the point which signifies Freedom.
What is the symbol of Narcotics Anonymous?
If you keep doing what you’ve been doing, you will get the same results that you have always gotten.
What is "nothing changes if nothing changes?"
He played a "crackhead junkie" in the movie, Jungle Fever, which was his first acting gig after rehab. This mega-star, acting icon credits his wife for helping him recover from drug addiction.
Who is Samuel L. Jackson?
A state of reduced mental and physical activity in which consciousness is altered and sensory activity is inhibited to a certain extent. Muscle activity and interaction with the surrounding environment decreases.
What is sleep?
This is the kind of support that is provided to people by peers, work colleagues, or church-goers; it can make a difference for those who feel isolated because they realize they can reach out to others within their group for help whenever they need it. This often follows the primary event.
What is fellowship?
A meeting place for recovery groups to have meetings on a regular basis. A facility to provide social and recreational activities for the recovering addict/alcoholic and their families in a clean and sober environment. A contact point for individuals seeking assistance in the recovery process.
What is an Alano Club?
An effective and attainable approach to recovery that "breaks it down" into a smaller challenge as opposed to a life-long struggle. It is potentially the most overused of them all.
What is "one day at a time?"
In an interview, this actor/singer in recovery was asked what her favorite "dish" was. Her reply was, "I like mugs because they're very comfortable in your hand and they hold hot things that you don't have to touch like coffee and tea." Even though this was not exactly what the interviewer was asking, she was "Sorry, not sorry!" for her response.
Who is Demi Lovato?
An enjoyable leisure activity that we engage in voluntarily and consistently when we are free from the demands of work.
What is a hobby?
The ability to focus on and name your own feelings, accept thoughts and emotions, and see yourself clearly and objectively through reflection and introspection.
What is self-awareness or self-aware or connection with self?
Facilities that provide safe housing and supportive, structured living conditions for people exiting treatment programs and serve as a transitional environment between such programs and mainstream society.
What is sober housing/ sober living/ sober home?
Difficulties arise all the time, but their impact doesn't have to last forever - That's the key to this recovery cliche.
What is, "This too shall pass?"
He has been in recovery since 2008 and is known for numerous hit songs spanning over 3 decades, including his 1994 controversial chart-topping hit with lyrics that included “Half Cherokee and Choctaw,” often cited as being one of his most popular songs.
Who is Tim McGraw?
A set of practices performed to preserve health, to prevent disease, and maintain cleanliness.
What is hygiene?
This act can be found in virtually all human communities. The duration of this act can vary and involves physical closeness of two or more people consisting of people putting their arms around the neck, back, or waist of another.
What is a hug? or, What is a group hug?
This color key tag is what all members receive as a welcome key tag.
What is white?