Triggers
The "H" in the recovery acronym HALT stands for this common physical feeling that can cause a bad mood.
What is Hungry?
You can do this to calm down by taking big, deep breaths.
What is deep breathing?
The basic recovery slogan "ODAT" stands for....
What is One day at a time?
This is the word used when someone starts drinking or using drugs again after being sober.
What is a relapse?
This famous Marvel actor, known for playing Iron Man, is proudly sober in real life.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
This is the common term for a specific place, person, or feeling that makes you want to use a substance again.
What is a trigger?
This is a safe person you can call on your phone when you need help.
What is a friend (or sponsor)?
The letters "AA" stand for this famous 12-step support group.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
This is what you call a person who is currently not using any alcohol or drugs
What is sober (or clean)?
This famous rap superstar behind the song Lose Yourself has been clean and sober for over 15 years.
Who is Eminem?
To stay safe, early recovery often requires staying away from three things: people, places, and these.
What are things?
This word describes saying "no" to people or situations to protect your own peace and sobriety.
What is a boundary?
In the 4-letter acronym HALT, the letter "T" stands for this feeling when you are all by yourself.
If you stop brushing your teeth or changing your clothes, you are neglecting this kind of personal care.
What is hygiene?
his popular 12-step book, named after its bright color, contains stories of recovery and is simply called this...
What is the Big Book?
This strong, sudden physical or mental urge to use a substance usually lasts only a few minutes before fading away
What is a craving?
Writing down your feelings or things you are happy for in a notebook is called doing this activity.
What is journaling?
In the 4-letter warning acronym HALT, the letter "A" stands for this mad feeling.
What is angry?
This is the written tool you create ahead of time that tells you exactly who to call and what to do if you feel a relapse starting
What is a relapse prevention plan (or safety plan)?
This Disney movie featuring Elsa and Anna has a famous song called Let It Go, which many people use as a recovery anthem.
What is Frozen?