Terms
Recovery Acronyms
Celebrities in Recovery
Musicians in recovery
Relapse Prevention
100

The body's adaptation to a substance or behavior, requiring increasing amounts to achieve the desired effect.

Tolerance 

100

ACA/AMA

Against Clinical Advice/Against Medical Advice

*Daily Double*

100

He starred in the film Transformers and its sequels Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

Shia LaBeouf 

100

He is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to receive the award.

Kendrick Lamar 

100

This strategy involves pinpointing the cues or situations that might lead to substance use.

Triggers

200

The physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops or reduces their use of a substance or behavior to which they are addicted.

Withdrawal 

200

Al Anon

Family Support Group for Alcoholics Anonymous

200

Troy (2004) helped establish his appeal as an action star and was closely followed by a co-starring role in the stylish spy-versus-spy flick Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005). It was on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith that he met Angelina Jolie.  

Brad Pitt

200

He is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer. Alongside frequent collaborator Teddy Riley, he is recognized as a pioneer of new jack swing: a fusion of hip-hop and R&B. He rose to fame as a founding member of the R&B/pop vocal group New Edition

Bobby Brown 

200

Developing a plan for what to do when cravings arise is known as creating a ______.

Relapse prevention plan or coping strategy *DOUBLE DOUBLE*

300

A return to addictive behavior after a period of abstinence or successful recovery.

Relapse 

300

ASAM

American Society of Addiction Medicine

300

He is best known as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in the MCU and stars in the film adaptation of the popular video game series Uncharted.

Tom Holland 

300

Regarded as a pop icon, she has been recognized for her evolving artistry and image reinventions. The daughter of singer Billy Ray Cyrus, she was an established child star before developing a successful entertainment career as an adult.

Miley Cyrus 

300

Engaging in this healthy coping skill can distract from cravings and improve overall health

attending 12 step programs 

400

Intense and uncontrollable desires or urges to engage in addictive behaviors or consume substances.

Craving 

400

ASI

 Addiction Severity Index

400

Known for her performances in the horror and slasher genres, she is regarded as a scream queen, in addition to roles in comedies. As of 2023, her films have grossed over $2.5 billion at the box office.

Jamie Lee Curtis 

400

His first studio album was released in 2011. It reached number five on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States, and he received his first Grammy nomination for the single “The A Team,” which was nominated for song of the year.

Ed Sheeran 

400

Keeping a ____ can help individuals pinpoint emotions or feelings, it can also be used as a reflection tool.

Journal

500

 Behavior that supports or allows an addicted individual to continue their addictive patterns by minimizing consequences or facilitating access to the substance or behavior.

Enabling

500

ACOA

ACA/ACOA – Adult Children of Alcoholics

500

He starred in all eight films in the series, from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Daniel Radcliffe

500

She is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and entrepreneur. Often referred to as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and "Queen of R&B", her accolades include nine Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, four American Music Awards, twelve NAACP Image Awards, and twelve Billboard Music Awards, including the Billboard Icon Award.

Mary J. Blige 

500

This is a common technique used to address negative thought patterns in recovery

CBT Cognitive behavioral therapy *DOUBLE DOUBLE*