Brain Banter
Name a hobby that can reduce stress without substances.
What is exercise, art, cooking, or reading?
This "Baywatch" lifeguard began struggling with alcohol in early 1970s. Wearing only sweatpants, he fled a rehab center in 2002.
Who is David Hasselhoff?
What is a trigger?
What is something that increases the urge to use substances?
What does "HALT" stand for.
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
What emotion shows up uninvited the moment things finally go well?
What is anxiety?
True or False: Laughter can reduce stress hormones.
What is True?
This actor is in recovery, married to Kristen Bell, and has a podcast called Armchair Expert.
Who is Dax Shepard?
Name one type of internal Trigger.
Emotions; Anger, sadness, loss, loneliness, happiness, anxiousness?
What should you do if a coping skill isn't working.
What is try another skill or ask for support
What item mysteriously becomes everyoneâs favorite in recovery meetings?
What is coffee?
Name one reason sleep is important in recovery.
What is emotional regulation, energy, or reduced cravings?
This famous singer's album Back to Black explores themes of addiction and loss. She also lost her life to addiction.
Who is Amy Winehouse?
Name at least one type of external trigger.
What is people, places, or things?
Why is routine important in early recovery?
What is it provides structure and reduces impulsive decisions?
Whatâs the most surprising thing people get addicted to after substances?
What is sugar, caffeine, or the gym?
This activity releases endorphins and improves mood.
What is physical exercise?
This artist has openly discussed recovery and sobriety.
Who is Eminem?
True or False: Cravings last forever.
What is False?
Cravings last anywhere from 5-20 minutes.
What does âurge surfingâ mean?
What is allowing cravings to rise and fall without acting on them?
Whatâs the unofficial sport of early recovery?
What is overthinking?
The brain weighs as much as
A. Donut
B. Chihuahua
C. Grapefruit
What is B a Chihuahua. The human brain weighs approximately 3lbs.
This comedian openly talks about sobriety and recovery in stand up and interviews.
Who is Russell Brand?
Why is avoidance alone not a long-term solution for triggers?
What are triggers canât always be avoided, and coping skills must be practiced?
Whys are coping skills important in recovery.
What is they help manage stress without a substance?
Whatâs the most helpful recovery skill that sounds boring but works every time?
What is consistency, routine, honesty, or asking for help?