Recovery
Tools
Tools
This is paying attention to internal and external stimuli without judgement
What is mindfulness/meditation?
Getting 7-8 hours of this is essential for emotional and physical recovery.
What is sleep?
This neurotransmitter is crucial for the brain's reward system, influencing feelings of pleasure and motivation. It's often implicated in addiction, as it reinforces the desire to repeat the behavior associated with substance use.
What is Dopamine?
This actor, who earned multiple award nominations for his portrayal of a genius inventor-turned-billionaire in the MCU, also starred in films like Chaplin and Sherlock Holmes.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
This principle is the opposite of denial. Many people in recovery struggle with _____ of their disease.
What is acceptance?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings is known as this therapeutic practice.
What is journaling/self-inventory
This form of physical activity is known to reduce stress and release endorphins.
What is exercise?
This part of the brain is critical for processing, learning, and storing memories.
What is the Hippocampus?
This actor, known for his roles in Pulp Fiction and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is recognized for his signature deep voice and has appeared in over 150 films, making him one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.
Who is Samuel L. Jackson?
This principle involves staying truthful with yourself and others, even when it's difficult.
What is a rigorous honesty?
This evidence-based approach to maintaining recovery from addiction involves identifying triggers and warning signs and then developing specific coping strategies to avoid a return to negative behaviors. -
What is a relapse prevention plan?
This practice involves defining limits in relationships and situations to protect one's sobriety and well-being.
What is Setting Boundaries?
This brain structure helps regulate behavior by assessing risks and rewards, and is often less active in people struggling with addiction, which contributes to impulsive decisions and difficulty with long-term planning.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This British comedian and actor, known for his roles in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek, has also become an outspoken author and political activist.
Who is Russell Brand?
The principle focuses on allowing oneself to explore new ideas
What is open-mindedness
This is the practice of regularly taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
What is Self Care?
This habit focuses on maintaining consistency and structure throughout the day, which helps reduce anxiety and increase feelings of stability.
What is a Daily Routine?
This term refers to the process where the brain adapts to repeated substance use by downregulating dopamine receptors and reducing dopamine production, leading individuals to require more of the substance to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance?
This Oscar-winning actor, who grew up in Cambridge, MA, is best known for portraying Batman in the DC Extended Universe and for his roles in Good Will Hunting and Argo.
Who is Ben Affleck?
This principle is the opposite of stubborness. Many people in recovery gain this principle after they realize their way does not work
What is willingness?
This method involves using positive self-talk to combat negative thinking patterns, and can be a powerful tool to build self-esteem during recovery.
What is positive affirmations?
This is one of the most difficult yet impactful habits in recovery.
What is asking for Help?
A network of brain structures that controls how we experience pleasure.
What is the Brain's Reward Pathway?
This 2 time Oscar winning Actor has been sober for 49 years. He is famous for saying this line " A census taker tried to test me once...". You can listen to his AA talks on Youtube.
Who is Anthony Hopkins?
This principle involves letting go of anything that gets in the way of recovery
What is Surrender?