Physical Health in Recovery
Big Book Trivia
Recovery slogans
Famous People In Recovery
Self-Care
100

According to scientists, it takes how many months does it take for the brain to return to normal after SUD?

18 months

100

What are the essentials of recovery?

willingness, honesty and an open mind

100

It ______ if you _________

What is it works if you work it

100

This actress previously struggled with cocaine abuse before getting sober. She was the first black news anchor in Nashville, and known for her popular TV talk show.

Who is Oprah Winfrey?

100

A form of alternative medicine involving the use of essential oils and the power of scent to help with both physical and emotional issues.

What is aromatherapy?

200

Name at least three different MAT medications.

Suboxone, Methadone, Vivatrol, Sublicade, Lucemyra

200

What is the baffling feature of alcoholism?

We alcoholics are unable to just put it down or leave it alone.

200

_________ before personalities

What is "Principles before personalities"?

200

She was a child actress who abused drug and alcohol.  She wrote the autobiography called "Little Girl Lost"

Who is Drew Barrymore

200

This can happen when someone does not take time to practice self-care. It can also be a reference to a light source or friction caused by spinning wheels.

What is burnout?

300

What are some signs someone may experience that can make them realize they are becoming physically dependent on a substance? Name three.

 Using more than you intend to, withdrawal, higher tolerance, decrease activity or less interest in day to day activities, depression, anxiety, craving and triggers, engaging in high risk behaviors.

300

Name the four horsemen.

Terror, bewilderment, despair, frustration

300

What does HALT mean?

HALT = don't get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

300

This pop singer has been sober for over 10 years,  and has been open about her struggles with addiction, and how she was able to overcome it. She said in a statement "I thought I was an alcoholic"

Who is Pink

300

A practice that involves being present in the moment and observing one’s thoughts without judgment.

What is Mindfulness?

400

What are some risk factors that contribute to someone using or being dependent on substances?

Family history of SUD, abuse, environmental or community issues, stress, mental health and lack of resources for mental health, poverty, rejection from family or other loved ones, academic difficulties, finding it hard to relate to peers, lack of family involvement, peer pressure, accidents or injuries that require being prescribed addictive medications, etc.

400

What is the title of chapter 4 in the Big Book of AA?

What is Agnostics

400

Is your program powered by ______ or Higher Power?

Is your program powered by Will Power or Higher Power?Will Power

400

This country music singer relapsed on alcohol just months after his wedding.

Who is Keith Urban

400

This form of self-care emphasizes nourishing your body with healthy foods and staying hydrated.

What is nutrition?

500

These two substances can activate neurons in the brain because their chemical structure mimics that of a natural neurotransmitter in the body.

What is Marijuana and Opiates

500

What is the "birthday" of AA?

June 10th 1935

500

Take what ________ and ________ the rest

What is Take what works and leave the rest

500

This iconic action played an addict in the movie, Jungle Fever, which was his first acting gig after rehab. This actor icon credits his wife for helping him recover from drug addiction.

Who is Samuel L. Jackson?

500

This type of exercise, often focusing on breath and movement, can significantly reduce stress and improve mental clarity in recovery.

What is Yoga?