Support and Aftercare
Have each team member name an individual in their recovery circle they can be completely honest with.
Who is ___________?
"Highway to Hell", "T.N.T", "You Shook Me All Night Long".
Who is ACDC?
What is a reminder you can tell yourself when you think about returning to use?
What is __________?
What state is known as the "Badger State"?
What is Wisconsin?
True or False: Recovery can be an opportunity to change your life.
What is True?
Name a benefit of belonging to a support group such as AA, NA, or SMART recovery.
What is ___________?
"In the Air Tonight", "Against All Odds", "You'll Be in My Heart"
Who is Phil Collins?
Distracting yourself for 15-30 min can help lessen cravings and prevent relapse. Identify one healthy way you can spend 15-30 min to distract you from thoughts of using.
What is ________?
Examples: spending time with support, going on a walk, physical activity, etc.
What is the ancient system of practices used to balance the mind and body through exercise, meditation (focusing thoughts), and control of breathing and emotions?
What is yoga?
True or False: When experiencing boredom, it is a good idea to isolate yourself and allow your thoughts to wander.
What is False?
Aftercare is an essential part of working your recovery. Write down an aftercare service you could participate in after completing treatment.
What is ________?
"I Want It That Way", "Incomplete", "Larger Than Life"
Who is the Backstreet Boys?
Emotional relapse consists of behaviors and symptoms that suggest you are in need of self-care. What are 3 ways you can practice self-care?
What is ___________?
Examples: calling/talking to support, taking a shower, watching a funny movie, reading a book, meditating, listening to music, doing a face mask.
In what movie does Robert De Niro say, "You talkin' to me?"
What is Taxi Driver?
True or False: You Higher Power can be anything that makes you feel hopeful and peaceful and what gives you a feeling of purpose and meaning in life.
What is true?
Uncomfortable emotions, such as anxiety, fear, or loneliness lose their power when we verbalize them. Have each team member identify one person they feel comfortable talking to when experiencing an uncomfortable emotion.
Who is __________?
"Dark Necessities", "Scar Tissue", "By The Way"
Who is Red Hot Chili Peppers?
In this stage of relapse, the person isn’t actively thinking about using drugs or alcohol. Instead, behaviors and thoughts are worsening and can lead to relapse later on. What is this called?
What is emotional relapse?
What fast food chain once used the slogan "Think outside the bun"?
What is Taco Bell?
True or False: H.A.L.T. stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tension.
What is False?
H.A.L.T stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
An important part of every relationship is setting ___________. This allows you to prioritize your needs, and say no to others when they are no longer benefiting you or your recovery.
What is boundaries?
"Halo", Crazy In Love", "Irreplacable"
Who is Beyonce?
Experiencing cravings, fantasizing about use, planning physical relapse, and minimizing consequences of drug use are all signs of what type of relapse?
What is mental relapse?
Which astronomer is called out in “Bohemian Rhapsody"?
Who is Galileo?
True or False: Step 3 of the 12 Steps is: "continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted to it."
What is False?
This is Step 10.