Recovery and self-awareness
$100 — Which statement best reflects a realistic view of recovery?
A. Once you feel better, you don't need a recovery plan anymore.
B. Recovery means learning how to respond differently when challenges come up.
C. Recovery is mostly about avoiding people who make poor choices.
D. Recovery means you should never experience cravings again.
B. Recovery means learning how to respond differently when challenges come up.
$100 — Which is an example of an emotional trigger rather than an environmental trigger?
A. Driving past a familiar location
B. Seeing someone you used with
C. Feeling rejected after an argument
D. Finding old belongings
C. Feeling rejected after an argument
$100 — Someone is overwhelmed and can't concentrate. Which strategy is most appropriate FIRST?
A. Make a detailed five-year plan.
B. Solve every problem contributing to the stress.
C. Focus on regulating themselves before trying to solve everything.
D. Push through the feeling until it goes away.
C. Focus on regulating themselves before trying to solve everything.
$100 — Which is the clearest example of a healthy boundary?
A. “You aren't allowed to disagree with me.”
B. “I'll decide who you can spend time with.”
C. “I'm not comfortable with yelling, so I'll leave if it happens.”
D. “If you cared about me, you'd never upset me.”
C. “I'm not comfortable with yelling, so I'll leave if it happens.”
$100 — Which response shows a growth mindset after making a mistake?
A. “I knew I couldn't change.”
B. “There's no point trying again.”
C. “What can I learn from what happened?”
D. “I need to pretend it didn't happen.”
C. “What can I learn from what happened?”
$200 — Someone has been doing well for several months but suddenly notices old thoughts and behaviors returning. What would be the most helpful response?
A. Assume the recovery is failing.
B. Ignore it unless the situation gets worse.
C. Treat it as information and identify what may have changed.
D. Avoid talking about it so they don't give the thoughts more attention.
C. Treat it as information and identify what may have changed.
$200 — A person experiences a strong craving after a stressful conversation. Which response is most likely to be useful?
A. Analyze exactly why the craving appeared before doing anything else.
B. Immediately distract themselves without acknowledging the craving.
C. Recognize the craving, create some distance from the situation, and use a coping strategy.
D. Tell themselves they shouldn't be having cravings anymore.
C. Recognize the craving, create some distance from the situation, and use a coping strategy.
$200 — Which is an example of coping with an emotion rather than avoiding it?
A. Going to sleep
B. Pretending you're not upset
C. Talking through the emotion with someone you trust
D. Immediately distracting yourself every time you're uncomfortable
C. Talking through the emotion with someone you trust
$200 — A friend repeatedly pressures someone to return to an old behavior. What is the biggest concern?
A. The friend has different interests.
B. The relationship may be interfering with the person's recovery goals.
C. The person needs to become more tolerant.
D. Conflict is always unhealthy.
B. The relationship may be interfering with the person's recovery goals.
$200 — Why can small goals be useful in recovery?
A. They eliminate the need for long-term goals.
B. They create manageable opportunities for progress and success.
C. They prevent people from challenging themselves.
D. They guarantee that setbacks won't happen.
B. They create manageable opportunities for progress and success.
$300 — Which situation is most likely to be a warning sign that someone needs additional support?
A. Feeling bored on a Saturday afternoon
B. Having an argument and wanting some time alone
C. Gradually withdrawing from supports while telling themselves everything is fine
D. Having a stressful week at work
C. Gradually withdrawing from supports while telling themselves everything is fine
$300 — Which statement about cravings is MOST accurate?
A. A craving means you secretly want to return to your old behavior.
B. Cravings can be uncomfortable without requiring you to act on them.
C. Cravings usually disappear permanently as recovery progresses.
D. The best way to handle a craving is to test how strong your willpower is.
B. Cravings can be uncomfortable without requiring you to act on them.
$300 — A coping strategy worked last month but isn't helping today. What does that MOST likely mean?
A. The person is failing at recovery.
B. They need to find a different strategy for this situation.
C. Coping strategies only work once.
D. They should stop using coping strategies altogether.
B. They need to find a different strategy for this situation.
$300 — Which is an example of supportive accountability?
A. Shaming someone after a mistake
B. Ignoring concerning behavior
C. Encouraging someone to follow through on the goals they identified for themselves
D. Making all of their decisions for them
C. Encouraging someone to follow through on the goals they identified for themselves
$300 — Someone has a difficult week but continues attending appointments and reaching out to supports. What does this demonstrate?
A. Perfection
B. Resilience
C. Avoidance
D. Dependence
B. Resilience
$400 — Someone says, “I haven't used in six months, so I don't think I need to worry about triggers anymore.” What's the BEST response?
A. “You're right. At this point, triggers aren't really relevant.”
B. “Triggers only matter during the first few weeks.”
C. “Triggers can change over time, so knowing yours can still be useful.”
D. “If you still have triggers, you're not really in recovery.”
C. “Triggers can change over time, so knowing yours can still be useful.”
$400 — Someone notices that cravings tend to happen when they're hungry, tired, and isolated. What would be the most useful next step?
A. Try to eliminate every possible trigger.
B. Work on recognizing those conditions earlier and addressing them.
C. Avoid being alone completely.
D. Wait until the craving happens before making a plan.
B. Work on recognizing those conditions earlier and addressing them.
$400 — Which person is demonstrating the most effective coping?
A. Alex avoids every situation that causes stress.
B. Jordan recognizes their stress and chooses an appropriate strategy before it escalates.
C. Taylor ignores their emotions until they become overwhelming.
D. Morgan relies on one coping skill regardless of the situation.
B. Jordan recognizes their stress and chooses an appropriate strategy before it escalates.
$400 — Someone says, “I don't want to disappoint anyone, so I said yes even though I knew it wasn't good for my recovery.” What skill could help MOST?
A. People-pleasing
B. Boundary setting
C. Avoidance
D. Suppression
B. Boundary setting
$400 — Which statement reflects a balanced view of setbacks?
A. “A setback means none of my progress mattered.”
B. “Setbacks are unavoidable, so planning doesn't matter.”
C. “A setback can be serious while still giving me an opportunity to reassess and make changes.”
D. “If I was truly committed, setbacks wouldn't happen.”
C. “A setback can be serious while still giving me an opportunity to reassess and make changes.”
$500 — Which statement demonstrates the most helpful form of self-awareness?
A. “I know exactly what situations will cause me to relapse.”
B. “I shouldn't have difficult emotions if my recovery is going well.”
C. “I can recognize situations that increase my risk and plan for them.”
D. “If I make one poor decision, I've ruined my progress.”
C. “I can recognize situations that increase my risk and plan for them.”
$500 — Which situation demonstrates the strongest understanding of trigger management?
A. “I'll avoid anything that could possibly make me uncomfortable.”
B. “I'll prove to myself that I can handle being around anything.”
C. “I'll know my higher-risk situations and have a plan before I encounter them.”
D. “If something triggers me, I'll deal with it when it happens.”
C. “I'll know my higher-risk situations and have a plan before I encounter them.”
$500 — Someone says, “I know what I should do when I'm stressed, but I never remember in the moment.” What's likely to help MOST?
A. Learning even more coping strategies
B. Waiting until the next crisis to practice
C. Practicing the strategies when they're calm
D. Avoiding stressful situations completely
C. Practicing the strategies when they're calm
Which statement best describes a healthy support system?
A. People who always agree with you
B. People who make decisions for you
C. People who can support you while still respecting your autonomy
D. People who protect you from every difficult situation
C. People who can support you while still respecting your autonomy
$500 — Which question is MOST useful when evaluating whether a recovery strategy is working?
A. “Would everyone else agree with my strategy?”
B. “Has this strategy completely eliminated difficult feelings?”
C. “Is this helping me move toward the goals I've identified?”
D. “Is this the easiest possible option?”
C. “Is this helping me move toward the goals I've identified?”