Recovery Basics
What is the term for returning to substance use after a period of sobriety?
Relapse/Lapse
This person guides and supports someone through the 12 steps.
What is a sponsor?
This simple practice helps you focus on your breathing and stay in the moment
What is mindfulness (or deep breathing)?
What do we call the strong desire or urge to use a substance again?
What is a craving?
This beloved Harry Potter star has spoken about how sobriety helped him grow after fame at a young age.
Who is Daniel Radcliffe?
This term describes the physical and emotional symptoms that happen after stopping substance use
Post-acute withdrawal symptoms
In recovery, it’s important to replace “using friends” with what kind of relationships?
What are positive or supportive relationships?
Taking care of your body through rest, nutrition, and exercise is called what?
What is self-care?
Using more of a substance to get the same effect is called what?
What is tolerance?
This actor and director known for Good Will Hunting and Argo has been open about multiple stints in rehab and the ongoing nature of recovery.
Who is Ben Affleck?
Many people create this type of plan to stay sober and handle challenges.
What is a relapse prevention plan
What are three most common peer-support meetings?
What is AA/NA, SMART Recovery, and Celebrate Recovery?
HALT reminds people to check in with basic needs. What does HALT stand for?
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
Name one common risk factor for developing addiction.
What is genetics, trauma, mental health issues, or environment?
This world-famous chef and TV host overcame addiction and went on to mentor others in the culinary world before his passing.
Who is Anthony Bourdain?
What is the difference between abstinence and recovery?
Abstinence is not using substances; recovery is building a new, healthy lifestyle.
This type of recovery environment offers structured living and peer accountability after treatment.
What is a sober living home
Creating a daily schedule or structure helps with recovery because it reduces what?
What is boredom or idle time (common relapse triggers)?
Substances like alcohol and opioids depress activity in the brain. What kind of drugs are they called?
What are depressants?
This American Idol winner and pop star has talked about giving up drugs and alcohol to protect her voice and mental health.
Who is Kelly Clarkson?
The brain chemical most associated with reward and addiction is what?
What is dopamine?
How can supportive communities reduce the stigma of addiction?
By sharing stories, showing empathy, and educating others about recovery as a healing process.
What is the difference between distraction and coping?
Distraction avoids feelings short-term; coping helps process and manage them in healthy ways.
What’s one physical change that can occur in long-term addiction?
What is liver damage, brain shrinkage, or heart problems (depending on substance)?
This actress from The Parent Trap and Mean Girls entered rehab multiple times and now lives a sober, peaceful life.
Who is Lindsay Lohan?