Recovery Basics
The process of improving health and wellness after addiction.
What is Recovery?
People, places, things, situations that create urges.
What is "Triggers".
Physical activity that helps reduce stress and cravings.
What is "Exercise".
Getting enough hours of rest each night.
What is "Sleep".
This rock singer of "Purple Rain" struggled with pain killer addiction before his death in 2016.
Who is "Prince".
The idea that you only need to focus on staying sober for today.
What is "One Day At A Time"?
A strong desire or urge to use substances.
What is a "Craving".
A technique that focuses on breathing and staying present.
What is "Mindfulness or Meditation".
Eating balanced meals to support physical and mental health.
What is "nutrition".
This comedian and actor of Jumanji openly talked about his struggles with cocaine and alcohol.
Who is "Robin Williams".
Someone who has more recovery experience and guides another person in a 12-step program.
What is a "Sponsor".
A strategy where you delay acting on a craving until it passes.
What is "Distraction, urge surfing, or delaying the urge".
Writing thoughts and feeling down to process emotions.
What is "Journaling".
What is "Self-care".
This legendary heavy metal singer and former frontman of the Band B---- S------ has openly talked about decades of struggles with drugs and alcohol before getting sober later in life.
Who is "Ozzy Osbourne".
A structured meeting where people share their experience to support recovery.
What is a "Recovery Meeting".
Avoiding environments where substances are present is an example of this relapse prevention strategy.
What is "Avoiding triggers and having boundaries".
Talking openly about struggles with someone you trust.
What is "Healthy Communication or Sharing".
Setting limits with others to protect your well-being.
What is "Boundaries".
This Marvel actor overcame drug addiction earlier in his career and rebuilt his life and career. He now advocates for those struggling with addiction.
Who is "Robert Downey Jr".
What is the difference between a lapse and a relapse?
Lapse - Lasting one use or one day
Relapse - Continued use for several days
This type of trigger happens when a person feels emotions like stress, anger, or sadness that lead them to crave a substance.
What is an "Emotional Trigger".
Instead of reacting to stress in unhealthy ways, this coping strategy involves identifying the problem and creating a plan to deal with it step-by-step.
What is "Problem Solving".
Recognizing and appreciating the positive things in life.
What is "gratitude".
This Grammy-winning British soul singer released the album Back to Black and was known for her distinctive beehive hairstyle and powerful voice.
Who is "Amy Winehouse".