Addiction Basic
A medical condition where a person keeps using a substance despite harm
What is addiction?
A support group that follows 12 steps to help people stay sober.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
This superhero proves you don’t need powers—just determination and discipline.
Who is Batman?
A person, place, or feeling that increases the urge to use substances.
What is a trigger?
The recovery “superpower” of asking for help.
What is vulnerability?
This part of the brain controls decision-making and is affected by substance use.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
A coping skill that focuses on staying in the present moment
What is mindfulness?
This superhero struggles with anger but learns coping skills to regain control.
Who is the Hulk?
A strong urge to use that usually passes if not acted on.
What is a craving?
This skill helps manage emotions without substances.
What is emotional regulation?
When the body needs more of a substance to feel the same effect.
What is withdrawal?
A plan that helps someone avoid triggers and stay sober.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
This superhero fights inner darkness and trauma while trying to do good.
Who is Moon Knight?
A technique where you ride out cravings like a wave.
What is urge surfing?
The ability to bounce back after setbacks.
What is resilience?
A long-term process of improving health and wellness after substance use.
What is recovery?
This person provides guidance and support based on lived experience.
What is a sponsor or peer support specialist?
This superhero shows recovery by rebuilding life after loss and addiction themes.
Who is Iron Man (Tony Stark)?
Calling someone supportive instead of using.
What is reaching out for support?
The recovery version of a superhero team.
What is a support network?
Physical or emotional symptoms that happen when someone stops using a substance.
What is withdrawal?
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The idea that relapse can be part of the recovery journey, not a failure.
What is recovery as a process?
This hero reminds us that great power comes with great responsibility—like recovery.
Who is Spider-Man?
Changing negative thoughts into healthier ones.
What is cognitive restructuring?
Choosing long-term goals over short-term urges—true hero behavior.
What is self-control?