Things Your Counselor Says
“Have you gone to a meeting this week?”
What is, a question you knew was coming
This brain chemical spikes during drug use and makes things feel amazing.
What is dopamine?
This British singer known for the song Rehab died in 2011 after struggling with alcohol addiction.
Who is Amy Winehouse? (alcohol poisoning)
Feeling this emotion while in recovery can increase the risk of relapse.
What is anger?
“Snow,” “Blow,” or “Nose Candy.”
What is cocaine?
“Did you journal or reflect back on it?”
What is something most clients promise they’ll start doing tomorrow?
The brain’s reward system gets hijacked by this
What is addiction?
This former member of the boy band One Direction publicly talked about sobriety and struggles with alcohol.
Who is Liam Payne?
Being in this type of place where substances are used can tempt someone in recovery.
What is a high-risk environment or trigger location?
Mommy Juice
What is wine?
“Who’s in your support network?”
What is the question nobody wants to answer first?
Needing more of a substance to get the same effect
What is tolerance?
This rapper has been sober since 2008 and has openly talked about addiction recovery.
Who is Eminem?
These people can be risky if they encourage old habits or substance use.
What are enablers or negative influences?
Purple draaaank or sizzzurp
What is codeine cough syrup mixed with soda?
“Do you know your sobriety date?”
What is the question that makes everyone stop and do mental math?
Feeling sick when you stop using.
What is withdrawal?
This legendary musician and guitarist died in 1970 and was part of the famous “27 Club.”
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
This type of thought—like “Just one won’t hurt”—often signals early relapse risk.
What is rationalization or risky thinking?
Horse, Black Tar
What is Heroine?
“What coping skills did you use?”
What is the question after someone says they had a rough weekend?
When drugs shut down this brain skill, people start making decisions they definitely wouldn’t make sober.
What is poor judgement?
This singer from Nirvana also became a member of the “27 Club” after years of heroin addiction.
Who is Kurt Cobain?
This common mental state, where you feel restless or bored, can make someone in recovery reach for old habits.
What is Marijuana