CBT
A person, place, or thing that suddenly makes you want to use again.
What is a Trigger?
Myth or Fact: Addiction is a chronic disease, meaning it requires ongoing management just like diabetes or high blood pressure.
What is a Fact? (Recovery is a daily, lifelong practice of managing symptoms and maintaining healthy habits.)
Saying this simple, two-letter word without giving a long excuse is a complete sentence and a vital adult skill
What is No?
Mentally taking a situation one hour or one morning at a time instead of worrying about how you will stay sober for the next ten years.
What is "One day at a time" or staying in the present.
This "Iron Man" and "Avengers" star got clean in 2003 and is now one of the most successful, sober actors in Hollywood.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
A written list of people to call and things to do when you feel a relapse coming on.
What is a safety plan or relapse prevention plan?
Myth or Fact: Relapse means you have completely failed and have to start your recovery all over again from scratch.
What is a Myth? (The lessons, coping skills, and sober days you gained before it are not lost.)
Myth or Fact: Setting a boundary with someone means you are being mean, selfish, or punishing them.
What is a Myth? (Boundaries are not about hurting others; they are healthy rules that protect your peace and recovery.)
Looking at a stressful situation and deliberately finding a hidden positive or a lesson learned from it.
What is positive reframing or finding the silver lining?
This Oscar-winning "Halloween" star has been open about her past opioid addiction and credits 12-step programs with keeping her sober for over two decades.
Who is Jamie Lee Curtis?
Thinking that things are either 100% perfect or a total failure, with no middle ground.
What is all-or-nothing thinking or Black-and-white thinking?
Myth or Fact: It takes time for the brain to heal, and feeling moody or bored in early recovery is a normal part of the brain resetting itself.
What is a Fact? (The brain's chemical balance takes time to repair, which often causes temporary emotional lows.)
This type of daily structure helps anchor your day so you do not default to boredom, overthinking, or old habits.
What is a routine?
Reaching out to a sponsor, counselor, or sober friend to talk honestly about your cravings before they get too strong.
What is picking up the phone or asking for help?
The child star of "E.T." and "The Wedding Singer" dealt with cocaine addiction in her early teens, but later found lasting sobriety and launched her own talk show.
Who is Drew Barrymore?
Blaming yourself for everything that goes wrong, even things you cannot control.
What is personalizing?
Myth or Fact: Once you get sober, all your relationships and family problems will automatically fix themselves.
What is a Myth? (Getting sober is just the first step; repairing trust and rebuilding damaged relationships takes time and hard work.)
When trying to build a new adult routine, experts recommend starting with this size of habit so you do not get overwhelmed and quit.
What is small? (Or: Micro-habits / Baby steps)
Writing down your thoughts, anger, or fears on paper to get them out of your head and see them more clearly.
What is journaling?
This actor, who is known for his role in the "Transformers" and "The Departed," has been vocal about his journey through rehab to overcome alcoholism.
Who is Mark Wahlberg?
Waiting out a craving without giving in, knowing that the feeling will peak and then go away.
What is riding out the urge? (Or: Urge surfing)
Myth or Fact: Regular exercise and a good sleep schedule can actually help fix the chemistry in your brain after substance use.
What is a Fact? (Healthy habits naturally boost mood chemicals like endorphins and dopamine, helping the brain heal faster.)
This popular mindfulness exercise uses your five senses (5 things you see, 4 you can touch, etc.) to bring your mind back to reality when you panic.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique?
Throwing away old paraphernalia, deleting old phone numbers, and avoiding specific streets where you used to buy substances.
What is changing your people, places, and things?
This "Silver Linings Playbook" and "A Star is Born" actor credits his sobriety to getting clean at age 29 after his personal life began to deteriorate.
Who is Bradley Cooper?