Famous Faces in Recovery
This "Iron Man" actor is known for overcoming addiction and making a major comeback.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
This grounding technique involves naming 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 method?
Step 1 says we admitted we were ________ over alcohol (or substances).
What is powerless?
This is the acronym often used for triggers: HALT.
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
A trigger is something that makes you want to do this.
What is use (or relapse)?
This British singer sang "Rehab" but tragically lost her battle with addiction.
Who is Amy Winehouse?
A form of self-care that includes journaling, walking, or listening to music.
What is a coping skill?
This step is about making a list of all persons we had harmed and being willing to make amends.
What is Step 8?
A relapse doesn’t mean failure—it’s a _________.
What is a setback or part of the process?
One way to avoid high-risk people, places, and things is to make this type of plan.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
This comedian and "Mrs. Doubtfire" actor publicly struggled with substance use but helped many by speaking openly.
Who is Robin Williams?
This practice focuses on being present and aware without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
This tradition emphasizes the importance of anonymity.
What is Tradition 11?
The first stage of treatment focused on clearing substances from the body.
What is detox?
Calling a friend, a sponsor, or going to a meeting are examples of this.
What is reaching out (or using support)?
This superstar athlete and Olympic swimmer went to rehab after DUIs.
Who is Michael Phelps?
Reframing negative thoughts into more realistic and positive ones is called this.
What is cognitive restructuring (or reframing)?
This step involves taking a moral inventory of ourselves.
What is step 4?
The daily practice of recovery is often referred to as working this.
What is a recovery program?
This acronym helps you deal with triggers: STOP.
What is Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed mindfully?
This iconic musician was a founding member of Aerosmith and has spoken openly about addiction and recovery.
Who is Steven Tyler?
This healthy habit supports both mental and physical well-being and can regulate mood.
What is exercise?
This spiritual principle is often associated with Step 3.
What is surrender (or faith)?
This type of care involves attending group therapy 3–5 days a week without living on-site.
What is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?
High-risk situations that make you more likely to relapse are called these.
What are triggers?