Celebrities in Recovery
This former child star of The Parent Trap experienced well-documented struggles with alcohol and cocaine, leading to multiple rehab stints.
Lindsay Lohan
The neurotransmitter in the brain commonly affected by drugs
Dopamine
When a craving hits, mentally walk through the exact reality of what happens if you use—from the initial high to the crash, the guilt, the broken promises, and the long-term consequences
Playing the Tape through
This basic activity helps your body recover, improves mood, and restores energy.
Sleep
True or false: Mental health is just as important as physical health.
True
This Black Sabbath frontman was fired from the band due to severe alcohol abuse before eventually getting sober.
Ozzy Osborne
What substances can cause death from withdrawal?
Alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates
Acknowledge difficult situations or emotions exactly as they are without fighting reality or judging yourself
Radical Acceptance/Acceptance
These help protect your recovery by defining what behavior you will and will not accept.
Boundaries
Name one common mental health condition that can cause persistent sadness and loss of interest.
Depression
More than 30 years sober. Actor. Starred in "Beetlejuice", "Boss Baby", "Cat in the Hat", and "It's Complicated".
Alec Baldwin
The acronym H.A.L.T. is a recovery tool used to remind people to check in when they feel vulnerable to triggers, standing for...
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
If anxiety or a craving spikes, ground yourself in the present moment by naming 5 things you can see, 4 you can physically feel, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.
Grounding technique
This practice involves paying attention to the present moment without judging yourself.
Mindfulness
What mental health condition can involve excessive worry, fear, and physical tension?
Anxiety
Known as the "Pirate Junkie". Part of the Rolling Stones. In recovery with the exception of Marijuana.
Keith Richards
Biologically one of the most addictive substances on the market, acting on the brain within seconds. It has a very high failure rate for unaided quit attempts (only about 3% to 5% succeed long-term) because the habit is tightly woven into daily routines and emotional triggers.
Nicotine
Replace the time previously spent on substances with creative, physical, or fun hobbies (e.g., cooking, painting, reading, puzzles, or home projects)
Healthy distraction, keeping busy
This means treating yourself with kindness instead of harsh criticism when you make a mistake.
Self compassion
Impairs focus, organization, and impulse control, categorized into inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, or combined types
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
This acclaimed actor credits boxing and attending 12-step meetings while incarcerated in San Quentin for turning his life around after early struggles with addiction.
Danny Trejo
According to many recovery guidelines and 12-step fellowships, this is the recommended minimum number of consecutive days a person should stay in structured treatment for the best chance at sobriety.
90 days
Hold an ice cube, take a cool or warm shower, or listen to music to ground yourself in the present moment
Sensory Distraction
Regular practice of this habit involves actively writing down or reflecting on things you are thankful for, even during hard times.
Gratitude
True or false: Avoiding every situation that causes anxiety is always the best long-term solution.
False. Avoiding anxieties can lead to more harmful conditions. Exposure therapy helps with managing anxieties and fears.