Who Am I, Really?
This Marvel superhero is a brilliant surgeon who becomes a master of the mystic arts after an accident damages his hands.
Doctor Strange
This virtual pet, released in the 1990s, required owners to feed, clean, and care for it using a small handheld device.
Tamagotchi
These can be people, places, emotions, or situations that increase the urge to use alcohol or drugs.
Triggers
This spinach-loving sailor becomes incredibly strong after eating his favorite canned vegetable.
Popeye
This simple outdoor activity gets you moving, gives you fresh air, and can be done at a park or around your neighborhood.
Going for a Walk
This Star Wars character was once a Jedi named Anakin Skywalker before turning to the dark side.
Darth Vader
This popular sitcom followed six friends living in New York City and featured characters named Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe.
Friends
The acronym HALT reminds someone in recovery to check if they are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or ______.
Tired
This clever gray rabbit from Looney Tunes is famous for asking, “What’s up, Doc?”
Bugs Bunny
Getting together with supportive friends for bowling, mini golf, basketball, or another activity is an example of building this important part of recovery.
Healthy Social Connections / Support System
This fictional detective lives at 221B Baker Street and often solves mysteries alongside Dr. Watson.
Sherlock Holmes
This 1997 movie became a worldwide phenomenon and featured the characters Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater.
Titanic
Calling a sponsor, attending a meeting, exercising, or journaling when you're struggling are examples of these healthy strategies.
Coping Skills
This mystery-solving Great Dane travels around with Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred.
Scooby-Doo
Cooking a good meal, cleaning your space, exercising, or relaxing with a movie are all examples of taking care of yourself through this practice.
Self-Care
This Lord of the Rings character begins his journey carrying the One Ring from the Shire toward Mordor.
Frodo Baggins
This grunge band from Seattle released the hugely influential album Nevermind in 1991.
Nirvana
Avoiding certain people or situations that threaten your recovery is an example of setting healthy ______.
Boundaries
This futuristic father works at Spacely Space Sprockets and lives with his family, including Jane, Judy, and Elroy.
George Jetson
Spending part of Sunday planning meals, appointments, meetings, exercise, and goals for the upcoming week can help create this in recovery.
Structure / Routine
This fictional serial killer from The Silence of the Lambs is also a highly intelligent psychiatrist.
Hannibal Lecter
This handheld Nintendo gaming system became a massive hit during the ’90s and helped make Pokémon Red and Blue a worldwide phenomenon.
Game Boy
Changes in attitude, isolating from others, romanticizing past substance use, and stopping recovery activities can all be examples of these before a relapse occurs.
Warning Signs
This cartoon character constantly tries—and fails—to catch the Road Runner using elaborate traps and ACME products.
Wile E. Coyote
Taking a hike, going fishing, visiting a museum, volunteering, or trying a new hobby can help someone discover something important in sobriety beyond simply “not using.”
New Interests / Enjoyment in Sober Life