Celebrities in Recovery
Known for his guitar playing skills and vocal range, and his collaboration with Sheila E. in the 80s, this musician sadly passed away from an overdose in 2016.
Who is Prince
name something (that starts with the letter F) that we lose to addiction, but can get back in recovery.
Family, Friends, Freedom, Finances, or Faith
Someone you meet in recovery meetings who helps you in recovery and with the 12-steps
What is a sponsor
It _____ if you ____ __.
it WORKS if you WORK IT
Taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness and health.
What is self-care
This musician passed away from an overdose at the age of 27. She was best known for her song "Rehab."
Who is Amy Winehouse
Something we need to do for ourselves and others in order to move on in recovery. (We need to ______ ourselves and others)
forgive
the two founders of Alcoholics Anonymous (BOTH NAMES)
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
or Bill W. and Dr. Bob
One ___ __ _ ____.
One DAY AT A TIME
This can be used to reverse the effects of on opioid overdose
This actor was a notorious bad boy early in his career (80s-90s). He has been in recovery several times and is now clean. He is a SUPERHERO (hint hint)
Who is Robert Downey Jr., or Iron Man.
An emotion we feel that could lead to relapse if not dealt with. (beginning with the letter F)
Fear or frustration
Admitted we were powerless over drugs/alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable.
What is Step One
Take what you ____ and _____ the ____.
Take what you LIKE/NEED and LEAVE the REST.
Something that creates an urge to use or creates a craving
What is a trigger
This musician/singer/songwriter/pianist started making music in the 70s. He is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. He is in recovery himself and has sposored other famous musicians including Eminem. Sir. (hint hint)
Who is Elton John
F____ things F____
FIRST things FIRST
Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry the message to others and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
What is Step Twelve
Progress, not __________
Progress, not PERFECTION.
This musician/actor is in recovery and wrote the song "Not Afraid" about his recovery
Who is Eminem or Marshall Mathers
She started her acting career at 8 years old in the 80s, starring in "E.T." and "Firestarter." She began using substances at a young age and is now in recovery and has since written at autobiography about her life in Hollywood.
Who is Drew Barrymore
this acronym comes from the 12-step rooms. What does it stand for?
F. E. A. R.
F**k Everything And Run
or
Face Everything And Recover
In 12-Step Meetings they say:
"The only requirement for membership is a ______ __ ____ ________."
Desire to stop drinking (or using)
DAILY DOUBLE:
Complete both accurately
"Keep ______ ____"
"This too _____ ____"
Keep coming back
This too shall pass
this author is in recovery and writes a recovering character into all of his books. His first book became the movie "Carrie" in 1976.
Who is Stephen King