Who
What
When
Where
Why
100

The person ultimately responsible for your recovery.

What is 'me' or 'myself'

100

The substance or behavior you're recovering from.

What is 'my addiction'?

100

The best time to ask for help.

What is 'right now' or 'as soon as I feel overwhelmed'?

100

The best place to go when you feel triggered.

What is 'a meeting, safe space, or trusted person'?

100

The reason you chose to enter recovery.

What is 'to live, for my family or to stop the pain'? 

200

The group of people who can support your sobriety.

What is 'sponsors, peers and mentors'?

200

This tool or strategy helps you stay grounded daily.

What is 'a recovery routine, prayer, journaling, or a check in'?

200

The time of the day when HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) is most dangerous.

What is 'late afternoon or evening' (or varies by person)?

200

The place where many relapses start.

What is 'where I used to use' or 'unhealthy environments'?

200

This motivation keeps people going even when it's hard.

What is 'hope' or 'purpose'?

300

This 'person' often triggers relapse through negative self-talk.

What is "my inner critic or addict voice'?

300

This is what happens when you ignore your recovery plan.

What is 'relapse, isolation, or emotional instability'?

300

The important day in recovery.

What is 'today'?

300

A new, healthy environment you've found in recovery.

What is 'my group, a new community, or home'?

300

Recovery is about more than not using; it's also about this.

What is 'becoming who I'm meant to be'?

400

The person you may need to forgive most in recovery.

What is 'myself'?

400

This is what changes when you stay consistent in recovery.

What is 'your thinking, relationships, or lifestyle'?

400

The point at which you knew you needed to change.

What is 'my rock bottom' or 'my wake-up call'?

400

This 'place' isn't physical, but mental -- where healing begins.

What is 'acceptance' or 'surrender'?

400

This is the deeper reason many turn to substances in the first place.

What is 'to cope with pain, trauma, or emptiness'?