Support Groups
A global, peer-led mutual-aid fellowship dedicated to abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually inclined twelve-step program. Also the oldest fellowship of its kind.
A.A. - Alcoholics Anonymous
This famous singer / guitarist struggled with heroin addiction and was the front man of Nirvana.
Kurt Cobain
This famous actor who plays Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been in recovery since 2003.
Robert Downey, Jr.
What is the name for any series of activities that you do to keep yourself mentally, emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually healthy in order to avoid burnout or relapse?
Self-Care
A state of mind where a person feels uninterested in their surroundings, thoughts, or activities.
Boredom
Founded in 1953, it describes itself as a "nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem" and uses a 12-step model developed for people with varied substance use disorders and is the second-largest 12-step organization.
N.A. - Narcotics Anonymous
This singer was the front man for the rock band The Doors.
Jim Morrison
The Halloween "Scream Queen" has been sober for over two decades and is a vocal advocate for recovery.
Jamie Lee Curtis
If you find yourself having a desire to drink or get high and you are debating what to do, a great tool is to _____ the tape ____ first.
"Play the tape through"
Many of these events involve alcohol, and there can be pressure to participate. ____ can involve expensive gifts and extra bills which creates financial stress. Seeing certain family members can be triggers for uncomfortable feelings during these times.
Holidays
An international community of peer support groups that help people recover from addictive and problematic behaviors, using a self-empowering and evidence-informed program. Their acronym stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training.
SMART Recovery
This famous singer was known as "The King of Pop" and died of acute propofol intoxication.
Michael Jackson
This rapper openly sang about vodka, Vicodin, marijuana and other drugs on his early hits. However, after some close calls and an overdose in 2007, he's been in recovery.
Eminem aka Marshall Mathers
What does the acronym HALT stand for? (Hint: Being in one of these states greatly increases the risk of relapse, anger, irritability, "lashing out", or depression).
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
A strong, complex emotional state characterized by feelings of hostility, annoyance, or displeasure that arises from a perceived provocation, hurt, or threat. It is a normal human emotion that can range from mild irritation to intense rage.
Anger
Founded in 1951, it is an international mutual aid organization for people who have been impacted by another person's alcoholism. It offers a program of recovery for the families and friends of alcoholics.
Al-Anon
This famous diva uttered the now famous phrase, "Crack is Whack" and died of an overdose in her bathtub.
Whitney Houston
One of the greatest guitarists to ever live, this musician has been sober since 1987 and was a founding member of the band Cream.
Eric Clapton
Name the "three stages of relapse" in order.
1. Emotional
2. Mental
3. Physical
The body's natural reaction to feeling challenged, threatened, or overwhelmed by demands in life.
Stress
An international fellowship of people who have a compulsive gambling problem. They meet regularly to share their "experiences, strength and hope", so they can help each other solve the problems compulsive gambling has created in their lives, and to help others recover from the addiction of compulsive gambling.
G.A. - Gamblers Anonymous
This famous actress died of a suspected intentional overdose in 1962. Her most iconic films include "Gentleman Prefer Blondes" and "The Seven Year Itch."
Marilyn Monroe
This English piano-playing pop music icon and legend is also a hero in the recovery community. In his early career, he used cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol to manage the complex emotions associated with being simultaneously intensely shy and a music superstar. He has been sober since 1990.
Elton John
Name three indispensable spiritual principles that are the foundation for lasting recovery.
Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness.
An emotional response to a distressing event that can have lasting effects on a person's life. It can be caused by a single event or a series of events that are experienced as harmful or life-threatening.
Trauma