General Recovery Questions
What two substances cause the most deaths in the Western World?
Tobacco and Alcohol
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 _____ ____
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
True or False
A person can't become addicted to drugs or alcohol if they only try it one time.
False
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
An experienced member who guides newcomers through recovery.
What is a sponsor?
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
If you sit in the _______ ____ long enough you'll eventually get a ___________
What is if you sit in the barber's chair long enough you'll eventually get a haircut.
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
____ ____ at a time
What is One day at a time
The body's adaptation to a substance or behavior, requiring increasing amounts to achieve the desired effect.
Tolerance
This meeting serves individuals who are in recovery from narcotics
What is NA
Who is the current executive director of Odyssey House?
Ronald Brown
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 ____ ____ and ________ the rest
What is Take what you like 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
Name 4 out of the 5 stages of change
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