Recovery Basics
Coping Skills
Triggers
Fun Facts
Recovery Sayings
100

This means not using alcohol or drugs.

What is sobriety?

100

Taking slow, deep breaths is an example of this coping skill.

What is deep breathing?

100

A person, place, or feeling that makes you want to use.

What is a trigger?

100

This healthy drink should be everyone's best friend.

What is water?

100

"One Day at a ____."

What is Time?

200

This document lists people to call, meetings to attend, and coping skills after treatment.

What is an aftercare plan?

200

Going for a walk, lifting weights, or playing basketball are examples of this.

What is exercise?

200

Feeling angry, lonely, stressed, or bored are examples of these.

What are emotional triggers?

200

Adults should aim for around this many hours of sleep each night.

What is 7–9 hours?

200

"___ is a garden dig it!" 

What is life?

300

Going back to using after a period of sobriety.

What is a relapse?

300

Talking to someone you trust when you're struggling is asking for this.

What is support?

300

One way to reduce relapse risk is to avoid these people who encourage substance use.

Who are negative influences (or unhealthy friends)?

300

Laughter releases these "feel good" chemicals in your brain.

What are endorphins?

300

" A smooth sea never made a ______!"

What is a skilled sailor?

400

A person who supports your recovery and helps keep you accountable.


What is a sponsor?

400

Writing your thoughts and feelings in a notebook is called this.

What is journaling?

400

This HALT emotion reminds us not to make major decisions when Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or...

What is Tired?

400

This hobby involves putting pencil or paint to paper.

What is drawing (or painting)?

400

Recovery is a ______, not a destination.

What is a journey?

500

The first step in recovery is admitting you are powerless over this.

What is addiction?

500

Instead of reacting immediately, you stop, think, and make a healthy choice. This is called this.

What is mindfulness?

500

Having a plan before cravings happen can help prevent this.

What is relapse?

500

Gratitude means focusing on these instead of only your problems.

What are the positive things (or blessings) in your life?

500

The Serenity Prayer asks for the courage to change the things I can, acceptance of the things I can't, and this.

What is wisdom to know the difference?