HALLOWEEN TRIVIA
a pumpkin
What is one treat you can give yourself in recovery that does not involve substances?
Rest, self-care, a favorite activity, or time with supportive people.
What is the name of the Addams Family’s disembodied hand?
Thing
What is one warning sign that your recovery may need extra attention?
Increased cravings, isolation, dishonesty, or stopping healthy routines.
What is the name of the skeleton who stars in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Jack Skellington
What is the name for a group of witches?
a coven
What does it mean to be honest with yourself instead of hiding behind a Halloween mask?
Acknowledging your feelings, behaviors, struggles, and choices honestly.
What is the name of the masked killer in the Friday the 13th franchise?
Jason Vorhees
If your emotions feel like a scary movie, what is one way to slow down before reacting?
Pause, breathe, ground yourself, and identify the emotion.
In Scream, what is the name of the masked killer’s costume?
Ghostface
In folklore, what creature transforms into a wolf during a full moon?
A werewolf
In recovery, what is the difference between a boundary and trying to control someone else?
A boundary describes what you will do to protect your well-being; control attempts to dictate another person's behavior.
What is the name of the headless rider in Washington Irving’s famous ghost story?
The Headless Horseman
Why is isolating yourself when struggling sometimes compared to wandering alone through a haunted house?
Isolation can increase distress and reduce access to support and accountability.
A family moves into a house haunted by a young girl whose spirit appears through a television
Poltergeist
Which country is most closely associated with the origins of the jack-o’-lantern tradition?
Ireland
Why can pretending everything is fine be risky when you are struggling emotionally?
It can prevent you from getting support and allow stress or relapse risk to build.
What 1973 supernatural horror film centers on the possession of a young girl named Regan MacNeil?
The Exorcist
You have a conflict with someone and immediately want to escape through old behaviors. What could you do first?
Identify the emotion, delay acting on the urge, contact support, and choose a healthy response.
A group of children accidentally resurrects three witches on Halloween night.
Hocus Pocus
What vegetable was traditionally carved in Ireland and Scotland before pumpkins became popular?
Turnip
Recovery can feel like facing a haunted house: you cannot see everything ahead. What helps you keep moving forward without knowing every outcome?
Taking recovery one day at a time, using support, practicing acceptance, and focusing on the next healthy step.
What is the name of the fictional hotel in The Shining?
The Overlook Hotel
A familiar person, place, and emotion all remind you of past use. What can you do to reduce the risk of relapse before the craving grows?
Identify the triggers, make a safety plan, use support, and change the situation or environment when needed.
In Beetlejuice, what is the name of the strange afterlife handbook?
Handbook for the Recently Deceased