spiritual principles
A practice of self-examination and honesty with oneself that many recovery programs emphasize.|
What is daily inventory or self-honesty?
Stopping the use of a substance or behavior that caused harm; often the first step in recovery.
What is abstinence?
|An intense worry about future relapse; often addressed in meetings and sponsorship.
What is fear of relapse?
This legendary singer, known for hits like "Rocket Man," struggled with addiction and died in 1997 after a fall compounded by substance issues.
Who is Marc Bolan?
Actor who battled addiction, entered rehab, later became a spokesperson for recovery and founded a treatment center: he recovered and shared his story.
Who is Matthew Perry?
A principle involving making amends to those harmed by your actions.
What is restitution or making amends
Learning new coping skills and replacing unhealthy behaviors with sober routines.
What is building recovery skills or behavioral change?
A common irrational belief that "I can't survive without it" — this thought fuels continued use.
What is catastrophic thinking or dependence fear?
Famous comedian and actor who struggled with alcoholism and died in 2007 from accidental alcohol and prescription drug intoxication.
Who is Heath Ledger?
Singer and musician who struggled with substance use but later entered long-term recovery and became an advocate for sobriety.
Who is Eric Clapton?
A principle that emphasizes connecting with a power greater than oneself, however you define it.
What is spiritual connection or reliance on a Higher Power?
Repairing relationships and earning trust back through consistent sober behavior.
What is rebuilding relationships?
A fear that leads people to isolate — often worsens addiction because isolation reduces support.
What is fear of judgment or abandonment?
Academy Award–winning actor known for roles in the 1970s and '80s who died in 1984 due to complications of substance abuse.
Who is David Janssen?
TV star who overcame alcoholism and cocaine addiction, now a recovery advocate and author about his sobriety.
Who is Russell Brand?
A principle focused on serving others and carrying the message to those still suffering.
What is service or carrying the message?
Changing daily environment, removing triggers, and avoiding people/places associated with past use.
What is changing environment or avoiding triggers?
This fear causes people to keep using to avoid withdrawal; education and medical care reduce its power.
What is fear of withdrawal?
Famous musician and poet whose substance use contributed to his 1994 death discussions of addiction's toll.
Who is Kurt Cobain?
A celebrity chef who sought treatment for addiction and went on to speak publicly about recovery and relapse prevention.
Who is Robert Irvine?
A principle involving continued personal inventory and prompt admission of wrongs when discovered.
What is personal inventory and prompt confession?
Adopting a structured program (meetings, sponsor, step work) that replaces chaotic use with daily recovery practices.
What is following a structured recovery program?
A deep, pervasive fear that one is permanently damaged by addiction; recovery work reframes identity and hope.
What is shame-based fear or fear of being irreparably broken?
|Influential musician who struggled with addiction and died in 2013 from an overdose; his death highlighted opioid risks.
Who is Philip Seymour Hoffman?
Actress who struggled with substance use, entered long-term recovery, and later returned to film and public life clean.
Who is Drew Barrymore?