Understanding Addiction
Recovery and Sobriety

Substances and their effects
Recovery and famous People
Random Recovery Facts
100

This is the term for the brain chemical that creates feelings of pleasure and reward

What is Dopamine 
100

This is the first step in the 12 steps of AA

What is admitting powerlessness over alcohol

100

This legal drug is the most commonly abused substance in the US 

What is alcohol 

100
This actor from Iron Man has publicly shared his struggles with addiction and long term sobriety

Who is Robert Downey Jr. 

100

This popular recovery coin is often given to celebrate sobriety milestones

What is a sobriety Chip? Or AA chip? 

200

This word describes when someone's body physically needs a substance to function

What is dopamine 

200

This term describes staying free from alcohol or drugs

What is sobriety 

200

This illegal stimulant is often associated with increased energy and paranoia 

What is cocaine or methamphetamine 

200
This singer known for Sky Scraper has spoken openly about her battles with addiction and mental health

Who is Demi Lovato?

200

This month is officially recognized as National Recovery Month in the US 

What is September 
300

This type of addiction involves behaviors like gambling, shopping, or internet use rather than substances

What is behavioral addiction

300

A common staying in recovery "One day at a... " 

What is time? 

300

Fentanyl is part of this class of drugs

What are opioids? 

300

This friends actor wrote a memoir about his addiction and recovery journey before passing in 2023

Who is Matthew Perry? 

300

This color chip typically represents 30 days of sobriety in AA

What is red? 

400

This term describes using a drug again after a period of abstinence 

What is relapse 

400

This supportive group is designed for family and friends of alcoholics

What is Al-anon 

400

These prescription medications are often prescribed for anxiety but can be highly addictive

What are benzodiazepines 
400

This British comedian and activist wrote Recovery: Freedom from our Addictions

Who is Russell Brandt 

400

The phrase "keep coming back, it works if you work it" is commonly heard in this type of meeting

What is AA? 

500

The part of the brain most impacted by addition and responsible for decision making and self-control

What is the prefrontal cortex 

500

This document, often created in recovery, lists people you've harmed and intend to make amends with

What is the 9th step amends list 

500

Our brains learn by---- and by---

What is repetition and reward 
500

This former NBA star and reality TV figure struggled with substance use and has since become an advocate for recovery

Who is Lamar Odom?
500

This color ribbon represents addiction recovery awareness 

What is purple