Tools for Recovery
What does HALT stand for?
What is Hungry Angry Lonely Tired?
True or false: A trigger is always external.
What is false? Triggers can be internal or external.
True or false: Addiction is a moral failing.
What is false? Addiction is a medical condition.
What is Step 1 of the 12 steps?
We admitted we were powerless over our addiction-that our lives had become unmanageable.
This physical activity boosts mood and reduces stress.
What is exercise?
This type of meeting provides peer support for people in recovery.
What is a support group or 12-step meeting?
Name one internal trigger and one external trigger.
Internal: stress, boredom. External: people, places.
True or false? You have to hit "rock bottom" to start recovery.
What is false?
What is the purpose of Step 4?
To make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
A short, daily practice that helps reduce anxiety.
What is meditation, mindfulness, or deep breathing?
Name two benefits of having a sponsor.
What is accountability, guidance from someone with experience, help working the steps, emotional support, etc.?
Name 3 healthy distractions you can use during a craving.
What is exercise, calling a friend, listening to music, journaling?
True or false? Relapse means recovery has failed.
What is false? Relapse can be part of the journey and a learning experience.
This is the principle behind Step 9, making amends.
What is accountability or responsibility?
Writing down thoughts and feelings to process them.
What is journaling?
This written tool helps you identify patterns and stay on track.
What is a journal?
Cravings usually last this long.
What is 15-30 minutes?
True or false? Recovery is a lifelong process.
What is true?
Beyond the 12 steps, name one other recovery model.
SMART Recovery, Refuge Recovery, Recovery Dharma.
Setting this helps protect your sobriety and energy.
What are boundaries?
This type of treatment may involve therapy and medications to manage substance use.
What is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
This type of trigger involves changes in your body, such as fatigue, pain, or withdrawal symptoms.
What is a physiological/physical trigger?
Explain why the statement "If someone relapses, they aren't committed to recovery" is a myth, and describe a healthy way to respond to relapse.
This is a myth because relapse is a common part of the recovery process and does not mean someone lacks commitment. Recovery is a journey, and relapse can be a learning opportunity. A healthy response includes seeking support, identifying triggers, and adjusting the recovery plan.
What year was AA founded?
What is 1935?
This chemical is released during exercise and is known to improve mood and reduce stress.
What is endorphin?