Holidays In Recovery
What are events, situations, or emotions that can lead to a strong desire to seek out drugs and alcohol again, that can be elevated for people in recovery during Christmas, and New Years. Name this in 2 words
"relapse trigger"
Correct answer 1000
If stolen 1500
Common Holiday Triggers
(Name at least 3)
Correct Answer 1200 If Stolen 1500
The best definition of a high risk situation.
Any situation in which one or more triggers is present. There are several high-risk situations for relapse, such as stress, emotional triggers, and environmental cues.
Correct answer 1000 If Stolen 1500
Traditions of Christmas around the world will tell you that Santa Claus is known by many names. What is the French name for Santa Claus?
Pere Noel
Correct answer 2000
If stolen 3500
Name 3 strategies of maintaining sobriety during a holiday is to ____________.
go to a meeting, Build a Support Network, Set Boundaries, Stay Active, Anticipate Challenges and Have Responses Ready, Stay connected with your higher power, have an exit plan, stay in contact with sponsor, Engage in New Traditions, Bring a Sober Companion, Journaling, Distraction Techniques
Correct answer 800 If stolen 1200
These types of triggers contain feelings such as hopelessness, rejection, and fear.
What are internal triggers?
Correct answer 800
If Stolen 1000
Re-occurring behaviors associated with past substance use that could put a person at risk for relapse
What are relapse warning signs
Correct answer 800
If Stolen 1200
How many gifts did the singer receive in “12 days of Christmas?”
R/W
364
Right answer 1000
Wrong 2000 to the other team
This is one of the most effective ways to maintain recovery when invited to a holiday event where there will be drinking and drug use.
Only the person who picked can answer with no help from their team.
What is "Just don't go!"
Correct answer 1200
Incorrect 300 to the other team
The impact of experiencing a trigger in recovery will ___________ the longer you are clean & sober.
What is "fade" or "lessen"
Correct answer 600
If stolen 1200
To politely yet firmly stand up for yourself when facing a trigger or difficult situation is called this.
Assertiveness
Correct answer 900
If stolen 1200
Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December. Who is the patron saint remembered on the 26th of December?
Saint Stephen
correct answer 1200
If stolen 2100
A great way to respond to questions about why you aren't drinking at a holiday event.
Because… I… Am… Not… but thanks for asking (WYNA). I'm the designated driver. I'm on medication. It’s more fun for me to create alcohol-free memories. (Host can decide on acceptable answers)
Correct answer 800
If stolen 1200
These triggers consist of things like drug paraphernalia, areas where drugs are sold, and friends who are still using.
What is external triggers?
Correct answer 800
If Stolen 1600
Persons that are prone to relapse
Who is ANYONE?
Correct answer 800
If Stolen 1600
Name the four out of the eight original Reindeer
Only the person who picked can answer with no help from their team
Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, Dancer, and Donner
Correct answer 2000
Incorrect 800 to the other team
A 5 word slogan that helps to remind you of the recovery process especially during a trigger.
Only the person who picked can answer with no help from their team
One day at a time
Correct answer 1500
Incorrect 500 to the other team
The promise of recovery is ___________ from ever using or drinking again, even when experiencing a trigger
What is "freedom"
Correct answer 1000
Something dangerous done while drinking/using.
Name 2
Only the person who picked can answer with no help from their team
What is driving, going to work, playing with children (Host has discretion)
Correct answer 2000
Incorrect 2000 to the other team
Who was the first president to put up an official Christmas Eve.
R/W
Franklin Pierce
Right answer 2000
Wrong 2000 to the other team