Recovery Skills
Brain & Body
AA & 12 Steps
Stages of Recovery
EFS Rules
100

This saying says it is more important to be BLANK than Strong

What is Smart?

100

This organ is heavily affected by long-term alcohol use.

What is the liver?

100

This type of support group follows a 12-step model originally developed for alcohol recovery.

What is Alcoholics Anonymous?”

100

Part of the 2nd stage of recovery when people feel healthy & very confident in their sobriety 

What is the Honeymoon or Pink Cloud?

100

This type of shirt is not allowed

What is Tank Top?

200

This skill involves imaging thoughts like tv changes that you can change, or snapping a rubber band when thoughts arise

What is Thought Stopping

200

This condition can occur when someone suddenly stops heavy alcohol use and experiences dangerous symptoms.

“What is withdrawal?”

200

A person who guides someone newer in recovery is often called this.

What is a Sponsor?

200
Part of the 3rd stage of recovery around 4 months in where relapse risk is at an all-time high?

What is The Wall?

200

Respecting other group members' privacy is called what.

What is Confidentiality?

300
These things are what tie a person to their recovery/sobriety

What are mooring lines?

300

Mindfulness practices can help reduce this intense desire to use substances.

What is a craving?

300
The step that involves taking a moral inventory of self

What is Step 4?

300
Stage 1 is called this

What is The Withdrawal Stage?

300

The days of the week you should call for colors.

What is EVERY DAY?

400

This HALT acronym warning sign includes being Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and this.

What is Tired?

400
This type of substance increases heart rate, energy, and blood pressure

What are stimulants?

400

Saying involves differentiating between what we can and can't control

What is the Serenity Prayer?

400

This stage does not end.

What is the Maintenance stage?

400
A word for being honest & open, something that we hope you show in group, but that requires trust.

What is vulnerability?

500

This comprehensive recovery tool involves identifying triggers, coping skills, and support contacts.

What is a relapse prevention plan?

500

Dopamine is a chemical messenger also known as a brain this.

“What is a neurotransmitter?”

500

Steps that involve making amends

What is 8 and 9?

500

This stage can involve medical management in a hospital setting.

What is the Withdrawal Stage?
500
When urine is too clear, will result in restarting your 90 days.

What is a Dilute?