Recovery Basics
Abstaining from ALL mood- or mind-altering chemicals
What is complete abstinence?
Known for her powerhouse vocals and song "Rehab", this soul singer was in and out of treatment for years before her passing in 2011
Who is Amy Winehouse?
This term describes someone who has both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition
What is dual diagnosis/ co-occuring disorder?
This term refers to the process of safely removing a substance from the body.
What is detox?
This classic slogan reminds you to stay grounded and focus only on the 24 hours in front of you.
What is “One day at a time”/"Just for today"?
This in anything -internal or external- that increases the urge to use
What is a trigger?
The acronym that "RID" stands for.
What is restless, irritable, discontent?
This Mean Girls actress has been to rehab multiple times but says living in Dubai helped her maintain her sobriety
Who is Lindsay Lohan?
This is when people with mental health symptoms sometimes turn to drugs or alcohol for relief instead of treatment.
What is self-medicating?
This is when, over time, people often need higher amounts of a substance to feel the same effect.
What is tolerance?
This is a cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings and recovery, widely used to provide strength and serenity. It acts as a guide to focus on what can be controlled, fostering acceptance and reducing the need to fight everything.
What is the Serenity Prayer?
- Add 200 points if you say it
This recovery safeguard involves setting clear limits to protect sobriety, even when it feels uncomfortable.
What are boundaries?
This state of mind can trick people into believing they don’t need help, even when their life is falling apart
What is denial?
This TV and radio host has been abstinent since the ‘80s and talks about it on his satellite show. He was previously a host on America's Got Talent, too.
Who is Howard Stern?
A mental health condition characterized by excessive worry, fear, and nervousness that can interfere with daily life.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Occurs in early recovery. Typical symptoms include anxiety, dysphoria, anhedonia, sleep disturbance, cravings, cognitive impairment, and irritability.
What is post-acute withdrawal symptom PAWS?
This slogan reminds people to focus on personal recovery and refrain from causing any more harm to others
What is "Keep your side of the street clean”?
This term refers to a situation that significantly increases the risk of returning to use.
What is a high-risk situation?
The acronym HALT stands for this.
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
This Transformers actor has spoken openly about turning to art and rehab after legal troubles and substance use.
Who is Shia LaBeouf?
This disorder involves obsessive thoughts and repetitive behaviors, and people may use substances to quiet their anxiety.
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
This is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction.
What is dopamine?
A framework for effective goal setting.
Hint - Acronym
What are SMART goals?
Add 50 points if you can name what the letters stand for.
In recovery and mental health treatment, this term refers to patterns of thinking that are biased, unrealistic, or exaggerated and can increase relapse risk.
What are cognitive distortions?
The treatment method that involves minimizing the negative consequences of substance use rather than requiring complete abstinence as a condition for support.
What is harm reduction?
This Academy Award–winning actor, famous for roles in Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society, struggled with alcoholism and cocaine use before returning to use later in life.
Who is Robin Williams?
This is a common therapy to treat various disorders such as anxiety and depression. It looks at the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)/ Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)?
The year NA was founded.
What is 1953?
This phrase is used to describe the point when someone has reached their lowest point in their life.
What is bottom/rock bottom?
This skill involves mindfully observing urges, acknowledging that it will peak and naturally subside
What is "urge surfing"?