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What is also known as...KETAMINE?
This is your go-to “recovery GPS” — they answer your questions, listen without judgment, keep your secrets safe, and help you navigate the 12 steps without crashing.
Who is a Sponsor?
In the rooms, they say “you’re only as sick as your secrets.” That’s why this virtue is key when working the steps and keeping it real with your sponsor.
What is Honesty?
This actor played Hannibal the Cannibal, but in real life he’s known for eating up recovery — sober since 1975.
Who is Anthony Hopkins?
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
Known as the “wet-your-brain crazy pill”, this hallucinogen can make your heart race, mess with coordination, and give you bizarre body sensations like you’re in a weird movie scene. (ANGEL DUST, ZOMBIE, SHERMS?)
What is also known as...PCP (Phencyclidine)?
This virtue grows when you check in with your “higher power Wi-Fi” instead of just running on self-will — prayer and meditation keep the signal strong and your recovery on track.
What is Spiritual Awareness?
“Let go and let God.” This virtue keeps you grounded when life shows up and you can’t control the outcome.
What is Faith?
During one of her many court-ordered stints, this "Mean Girl" entered the Betty Ford Center in 2013.
"Take my will and my life, guide me in my recovery, show me how to live."
What is the 3rd Step Prayer? (N.A.)
What is also known as...METHAMPHETAMINE?
An established program for family members who have loved ones struggling with addiction or in recovery.
What is Al-Anon or Nar-Anon?
“Suit up and show up.” This virtue means being ready to do the work, even when your addict brain tells you to bounce.
What is Willingness?
The King of Pop told us to “Beat It,” which is exactly what addicts try to do with cravings — one day at a time.
Who is Michael Jackson?
"My Creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good & bad. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you & my fellows. Grant me strength, as I go out from here to do Your bidding."
What is the 7th Step Prayer?
DAILY DOUBLE: DIET COKE, ADDYS, SKITTLES, CHRISTMAS TREES, STUDY BUDDIES, TRUCK DRIVERS?
What are also known as...(Ritalin®, Concerta®, Daytrana® OR Adderall®)
This happens when someone “unloads their baggage all at once” in a meeting — dumping intense, raw stories too fast, leaving the room like “wait, slow down, we’re not ready for that episode!”
What is Trauma-Dumping (Oversharing)?
Avoiding Trauma-Dumping Is Respecting People's Emotional Boundaries!!!
They say, “you can’t keep it unless you give it away.” This virtue is all about carrying the message and helping the next sick and suffering addict.
What is Service?
This Sublime frontman sang about “Badfish” — but in recovery slang, we’d call that chasing the dope man.
Who is Bradley Nowell?
"God, I offer myself to Thee — To build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy Love, and Thy Way of life. May I do Thy will always!"
What is the 3rd Step Prayer? (A.A.)
MIND ERASER, ROOFIES, OR DATE RAPE DRUG?
What is also known as...Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol®)
When asked to speak (or lead) at a meeting, you might be asked to share your what?
What is Experience, Strength & Hope?
Also Acceptable: "What was it like? What happened? What is it like now?"
Recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. This virtue is about sticking with daily inventory and self-checks instead of slacking off.
What is Perseverance?
He asked us if we’d party like it’s 1999 — but in the program, the only party we’re chasing is clean time.
"Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring love. Where there is injury, let me bring pardon. Where there is discord, let me bring union. Where there is an error, let me bring truth. Where there is doubt, let me bring faith. Where there is despair, let me bring hope. Where there is darkness, let me bring your light. Where there is sadness, let me bring joy."
What is the 11th Step Prayer? (Also known as the St. Francis Prayer)