Riddles
Recovery Groups
Relapse Prevention
Coping Skills
Sayings & Acronyms
100

What is yellow and smells like green paint?

Yellow paint

100

This recovery group is based in the strengths of its amazing members. 

What is Life Skills in Reocovery?

100

This is the term of a single instance of substance use after a period of abstinence.

What is a slip (or lapse)?

100

The practice of focusing on the present moment without judgement 

What is mindfulness?

100

Our _____ keep us sick. 

What are our secrets? 

200

What is at the end of a rainbow?

The letter W?

200

These types of recovery groups provide a supportive environment where individuals can share their experiences, strength, and hope as they work towards recovery using 12-steps.

What is AA or NA?

200

A personalized document that outlines warning signs and steps to take in a crisis. 

What is a relapse prevention plan?

200

This type of communication helps you clearly and respectfully communicate your needs and boundaries

What is assertive communication?

200

PAWS stands for this

What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome 

300

Which word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?

Short

300

This type of recovery group is an evidence-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

What is SMART recovery?

300

This should be done immediately if a slip occurs, before it turns into a full relapse.

What is reaching out (or seeking help)?

300
A coping skills that involves visualizing a peaceful, safe, or positive scene

What is guided imagery?

300

Fill in the blank:

Fall ___ times, stand up ____. 

What is 7, 8. 

400

What kind of ship has two mates but no captain?

A relationship

400

This type of recovery group is a trauma-informed, empowered approach to recovery based on Buddhist principles. 

What is Dharma Recovery?

400

Identifying and avoiding old friends, bars, or dealers are examples of changing this

What is your environment?

400

Healthy activities such as exercise, hobbies, sleep, volunteering can all be categorized as?

What is self-care?

400

CBT stands for this

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

500

The more of this there is, the less you see. What is it?

Darkness

500

This recovery group is a non-religious meditation-based group that uses meditation as the foundation for a complete recovery practice. 

What is Hungry Ghosts United?

500

The final stage in the cycle of relapse, following emotional and mental relapse?

What is a physical relapse?

500

This technique for handling intense emotions involves physically stimulating your senses like holding ice. 

What is TIPP (Temperature, intense exercise, paced breathing, paired muscle relaxation)?

500

This three-word saying reminds you that your worst thoughts aren't always true. 

What is "feelings aren't facts"?

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