Support Networks
Trusted individuals who provide guidance, encouragement, and accountability in recovery are called what?
Sponsors (mentors)
Paying full attention to what someone is saying without interrupting or planning your response is called what?
Active listening
Focus on staying sober today, not worrying about tomorrow.
One day at a time
What daily activity is essential for physical recovery, brain function, and emotional regulation?
Sleep
Food, water, sleep, shelter, and ______ are basic human needs
Social connection
A group that meets regularly to share experiences, strength, and hope is called what?
Support group
The ability to communicate your needs and boundaries respectfully while understanding others’ needs is called what?
Assertive communication
Recovery requires consistent effort and engagement.
It works if you work it
What are examples of healthy coping strategies and hobbies?
Exercise, sleep, good nutrition, etc.
What are 2 benefits of active listening in a friendship?
Feeling understood, strengthen trust, reduce conflict, improve communication
A professional who helps individuals connect with social resources, housing, and healthcare is called what?
Case manager/Care coordinator
Avoiding judgment or criticism when someone shares their struggles is an example of what?
Empathetic listening
A reminder that using a substance once is a relapse and enough to be dangerous
One is too many, and a thousand is never enough
How many water bottles per day is recommended?
6-7
Which is more important in social connections: Quality or quantity?
Quality
A professional who helps people manage mental health, emotional challenges, trauma, and life stressors
Therapist
Speaking in a way that takes ownership of your feelings rather than blaming others is called what
Using "I" statements
Recovery is about growth, not flawless behavior.
Progress, not perfection
Reduces the risk of premature death and improves mental health
Exercise
Smoking a pack of cigarettes a day
Name two ways that building trust within recovery relationships can support long-term recovery
Provides accountability, emotional support, and encouragement
This is a statement you make to show understanding after someone shares with you something they are struggling with
Summary statement/Paraphrasing statement
The opposite of addiction is not sobriety, what is it?
Connection
Average amount of sleep needed for a healthy lifestyle?
7 hours
This dramatically increases the risk of relapse (related to spending time with others)
Isolation