100
- This synthetic opioid, up to 50 times stronger than heroin, is currently the leading driver of fatal drug overdoses in the United States.
100
- This foundational mindfulness practice involves focusing entirely on the breath to anchor oneself during moments of intense craving or anxiety.
- What is deep breathing (or meditation)?
100
- Engaging in this type of regular physical movement releases endorphins, which naturally improve mood and reduce anxiety.
- What is exercise (or physical activity)?
100
- In recovery, relapse is often viewed not as a total failure, but as a temporary setback or this type of learning experience.
- What is a slip (or a bump in the road / learning opportunity)?
100
- This is the traditional title given to the first full year of continuous sobriety or recovery.
- What is a recovery birthday (or a 1-year chip/anniversary)?
200
- Chronic, heavy use of this widely accepted legal substance can lead to a severe, life-threatening withdrawal condition known as delirium tremens (DTs).
200
- An acronym often used in recovery to remind people not to let themselves get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired.
200
- This mind-body practice combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to enhance both flexibility and inner calm.
200
- These are people, places, things, or emotional states that spark the urge to use substances.
200
- Rebuilding these interpersonal bonds, which may have been strained or broken during active addiction, is a central theme of many recovery programs.
- What are relationships (or amends/trust)?
300
- This FDA-approved emergency nasal spray can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose by blocking opioid receptors in the brain.
- This FDA-approved emergency nasal spray can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose by blocking opioid receptors in the brain.
300
- This behavioral technique involves deliberately replacing a negative or compulsive thought pattern with a positive, healthy alternative activity.
- Answer: What is a healthy distraction (or behavioral substitution)?
300
- In early recovery, the physical sensation of intense hunger is often mistaken for cravings due to a drop in this specific macronutrient.
- What is sugar (or glucose)?
300
- This term describes the subtle, gradual behavioral and emotional changes that happen before a person actually picks up a substance again.
- What is emotional or mental relapse?
300
- As accountability and self-awareness grow, individuals often discover a renewed sense of this internal anchor, which provides meaning and direction in life.
- What is purpose (or a higher power / personal values)?
400
- According to public health data, accidental drug overdoses claim the lives of tens of thousands of Americans annually, with a vast majority involving this specific class of drugS.
400
- Expressing thoughts and feelings through this daily writing practice can help process complex emotions and reduce stress.
400
- This specialized type of therapy focuses on identifying and changing the distorted thought patterns that lead to self-destructive behaviors.
- What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
400
- Developing this structured document with a therapist or sponsor helps map out warning signs and concrete steps to take during a high-risk situation.
- What is a relapse prevention plan?
400
- This clinical term describes the psychological and physical healing that occurs in the brain and body months after stopping long-term substance use.
- What is protracted withdrawal or neurological recovery?
500
- Combining alcohol with these central nervous system depressants, commonly prescribed for anxiety or sleep, drastically increases the risk of fatal respiratory depression.
- What are benzodiazepines (or benzos)?
500
- This network of trusted friends, family members, or peers is vital to lean on when cravings or difficult emotions strike.
- What is a support system (or sponsor/network)?
500
- Restoring this biological necessity to a regular, healthy schedule is crucial for brain chemistry repair and emotional regulation during early recovery.
- What is sleep (or a healthy sleep routine)?
500
- This psychological defense mechanism involves subconsciously minimizing the risks of your actions or making excuses for risky behavior.
- What is rationalization (or justification)?
500
- Embracing this philosophical concept means accepting the things you cannot change, having the courage to change the things you can, and knowing the difference.
- What is acceptance (or the Serenity Prayer)?