Acronyms
N.A.
Narcotics Anonymous
When explaining addiction, it is said that drugs hijack this pathway in the brain.
Reward pathway.
One day...
At a time.
The founders of A.A.
Bill Wilson (Bill W.) and Robert Smith (Dr. Bob)
After overcoming his addiction, this actor found huge success playing a very popular Marvel superhero.
Robert Downey Jr.
S.U.D.
Substance Use Disorder
A pattern of negative, self-defeating thoughts that can lead to relapse after being in recovery. An example would be "I can handle just one".
Stinking Thinking
If you hang around a barber shop long enough...
Sooner or later, you're going to get a haircut.
These are achievements that mark progress in overcoming addiction, marking the length of time clean. A.A. gives out coins.
Recovery milestones
This "Rocket Man" was a British artist who overcame his addiction to become one of the world's biggest singers today.
Elton John
H.A.L.T.
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Someone who struggles to handle their own money (e.g. Social Security) may be assigned one of these.
Representative payee
One is too many...
And a thousand is not enough.
When working the steps, make sure to avoid this forbidden step which involves creating romantic relationships with newcomers to the program.
13th Stepping
This "Rap God" from Detroit got clean back in 2008.
Eminem
P.A.W.S.
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
A relapse does not begin with just physical use. In fact, you may experience this type of relapse before a physical one.
Mental Relapse
We are only as sick...
As our secrets.
Founded in 1991, this 12-Step recovery program is Bible-based and focuses on building a relationship with Christ.
Celebrate Recovery
He was one of two and a half men.
Charlie Sheen
P.U.S.H.
Pray Until Something Happens
Relapse is more dangerous than ever as many street drugs are now being laced with this deadly drug.
Fentanyl
It works...
If you work it.
An evidenced-based recovery program grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
SMART Recovery
This movie star has played both Daredevil and Batman.
Ben Affleck