Big Book
Recovery Terms
Recovery Acronyms
ORHC
Famous people in Recovery
100

What is the title of the big book?

Alcoholics Anonymous

100

What term refers to a period of not using substances?

Sobriety

100

What does the acronym HALT stand for?

Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

100

What is the standard number of groups to "complete IOP?"

24

100

This professional chef and television personality openly discusses his past struggles with addiction in his memoir Kitchen Confidential.

Anthony Bourdain

200

Who wrote the Big Book?

Bill Wilson (Bill W.)

200

What is a slip or return to substance use after a period of abstinence called?

Relapse

200

What does the acronym PAWS stand for?

Post-acute withdrawal syndrome

200

Name all 5 therapists

Jordan, Danielle, Frankie, Samantha, and Terri

200

This iconic British singer, known for songs like "Rehab," struggled with substance use issues and became a symbol for addiction awareness after her passing.

Amy Winehouse

300

What does the Big Book suggest is the “spiritual malady” that underlies addiction?

Self Centeredness

300

What term describes the emotional state or behaviors that may lead someone to use substances again?

Trigger

300

What does the acronym DEADS stand for?

Diet, Exercise, Attitude, Doctor, and Sobriety

300

Who is our clinical director?

Joe Dabbs

300

This award-winning actor, known for roles in Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes, overcame addiction and credits sobriety for his career resurgence.

Robert Downey Jr.

400

What phrase does the Big Book use to describe someone who cannot stop drinking once they start?

"the phenomenon of craving"

400

What term refers to the mental obsession that can make people in recovery crave substances?

Craving

400

In recovery, what does the acronym G.O.D. represent?

Good Orderly Direction

400

Who is our director of operations?

Lacie Martinez

400

This stand-up comedian and actor, once known for his struggles with heroin, is now an advocate for recovery and mental health awareness.

Russell Brand

500

According to the Big Book, what is the "solution" to alcoholism offered through the program?

A spiritual awakening

500

What phrase describes a feeling of euphoria early in recovery?

Pink Cloud Syndrome

500

What does F.E.A.R. stand for in recovery terminology?

False Evidence Appearing Real

500

How long has ORHC Boling Green location been in business?

9/11/2023

500

This author of Infinite Jest struggled with addiction and mental health, using his work to explore themes of recovery and despair.

David Foster Wallace