The 12 Steps & Slogans
This phrase reminds people to focus on manageable goals rather than overwhelming long-term worries.
What is "One day at a time"?
This actor, known for playing Iron Man, credits sobriety for his career resurgence.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
This legal but highly addictive stimulant is the primary ingredient in cigarettes.
What is nicotine?
This term describes the period of time someone has remained abstinent from drugs or alcohol.
What is sobriety?
This practice, often involving deep breathing and focusing on the present moment, can help reduce stress and cravings.
What is mindfulness?
The first step of a 12-step program requires admitting this.
What is powerlessness over addiction?
This singer of Piece of Me and Toxic has publicly spoken about her struggles with substance use.
Who is Britney Spears?
Drugs like LSD and psilocybin primarily affect this neurotransmitter, leading to altered perception and hallucinations.
What is serotonin?
This type of therapy, often abbreviated CBT, helps people change unhelpful thought patterns.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
This physical activity, which includes poses like Downward Dog and Warrior Pose, can promote relaxation and emotional balance.
What is yoga?
Step 9 involves making these whenever possible, except when doing so would cause harm.
What are amends?
This legendary stand-up comedian and actor, known for Mrs. Doubtfire, openly battled addiction throughout his life.
Who is Robin Williams?
This depressant is commonly used for anxiety and sleep disorders, yet highly addictive.
What are benzodiazepines?
This medication helps individuals with opioid addiction by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
What is Suboxone?
Journaling, talking to a friend, or attending a support group are all healthy ways to process this emotion.
What is stress (or anxiety, grief, etc.)?
This common recovery slogan encourages people to trust in the process rather than forcing outcomes.
What is "Let go and let God"?
This country singer and Jolene songwriter has been open about her past struggles with substance use.
Who is Dolly Parton?
This brain chemical, often called the "reward neurotransmitter," is heavily impacted by drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine.
What is dopamine?
These meetings, held worldwide, are based on a 12-step model and offer peer support for people in recovery.
What are Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings?
The "HALT" acronym in recovery stands for these four common triggers.
What are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired?
This slogan reminds people that perfection is not required in recovery—only steady improvement.
What is "Progress, not perfection"?
This "Friends" star was open about his struggles with addiction and his commitment to helping others in recovery.
Who is Matthew Perry?
This prescription opioid was a major driver of the opioid crisis.
What is oxycodone?
Some people in recovery participate in S.M.A.R.T. Recovery, which stands for this.
What is "Self-Management and Recovery Training"?
This breathing technique, often used to reduce anxiety and stress, involves inhaling, holding, exhaling, and pausing for equal counts—typically four seconds each.
What is square breathing or box breathing?