General Recovery Questions
When we take responsibility for our actions instead of blaming others, we're practicing this recovery value.
What is accountability
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
mindfulness
It ______ if you _____ it
What is it works if you work it
Strategies and techniques that individuals develop to deal with triggers, stress, and challenges without resorting to addictive behaviors or substances.
Coping Skills
This group helps Alcoholics
What is Alcoholics Anonymous
What are the Four Pillars of Odyssey House?
Truth, Trust, Concern, Responsibility
This famous rapper has two albums named "Relapse" and "Recovery"
Who is Eminem
What does the acronym HALT stand for in recovery?
What is: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
A state of mind where you are thankful and taking notice of the good things in your life, rather than focusing on the bad
Gratitude
Progress not __________
What is Progress not perfection
A state of being free from the influence of addictive substances or behaviors, often associated with abstinence and recovery.
Sobriety
This support group describes itself as a "nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem."
What is Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Which 3 Michigan cities currently have Odyssey House locations?
Flint, Saginaw, Port Huron
An Olympic swimmer with two DUI's, who attended rehab in 2014
Who is Michael Phelps
This state of mind can be fatal for recovery! It's characterized by being too comfortable or not feeling motivated to continue doing the work
Complacency
A return to addictive behavior after a period of abstinence or successful recovery.
Relapse
Don't quit before the _____ happens
What is don't quit before the miracle happens
A person, place, event, or emotion that prompts cravings or urges to engage in addictive behaviors or use substances.
Trigger
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Serenity Prayer
Name 4 out of the 5 Cardinal Rules
1. No sex of any kind
2. No threats or acts of violence
3. No drugs or contraband
4. No stealing
5. No smoking in the building
After multiple arrests and prison time for drug possession and DUIs, this Marvel actor recently just celebrated his 15th year in recovery.
Robert Downey Jr.
Identifying and writing down triggers, coping skills, people, and activities that can help prevent a relapse
Relapse Prevention Plan
Intense and uncontrollable desires or urges to engage in addictive behaviors or consume substances.
Cravings
We're only as sick as our ______
What is We're only as sick as our secrets
The body's adaptation to a substance or behavior, requiring increasing amounts to achieve the desired effect.
Tolerance
An experienced member who guides newcomers through recovery.
What is a sponsor
Who is the current executive director of Odyssey House?
Dr. Tyson
This Rocket Man recently celebrated 30 years of sobriety.
Who is Elton John
This medication is used for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose
Narcan
The physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops or reduces their use of a substance or behavior to which they are addicted.
Withdrawal
Take what you ____ and ______ the rest
What is take what you need and leave the rest
The process of removing toxic substances from the body, often the initial step in addiction treatment to manage withdrawal symptoms.
Detoxification
A peer-led movement and community that uses Buddhist practices and principles to support individuals in recovering from addiction.
Recovery Dharma
Who is the founder of Odyssey House?
Dr. Judianne Densen-Gerber
This celebrity struggled with addiction from an early age and was the youngest person to ever host Saturday Night Live at seven years old
Who is Drew Barrymore