Barriers in Recovery
This uncomfortable feeling, if not managed, can lead someone back to using.
What is stress?
This book or tool is often used to write down thoughts and feelings.
What is journaling?
This small electronic device can pull your attention away from your recovery.
What is a phone?
This helpful person can support you and give honest feedback.
What is a sponsor?
This is the official breakfast of champions in most recovery meetings.
What is coffee and a cigarette?
Believing “I don’t need help” is this kind of barrier.
What is denial?
Talking to this person in recovery can help you get back on track.
What is a sponsor?
Thinking too much about the past or future can distract you from this moment.
What is the present (or now)?
Talking and sharing with others in recovery happens at this kind of meeting.
What is a support group (or recovery meeting)?
The spiritual awakening often starts right after this miracle happens.
What is finding parking near the meeting?
Hanging out with old friends who still use can be this to your recovery.
What is a risk (or bad influence)?
This short phrase helps you stay focused: “One ___ at a time.”
What is day?
Friends who still drink or use drugs can be this to your recovery.
What is a distraction (or a trigger)?
This tool helps calm your mind and improve focus.
What is meditation (or breathing exercises)?
This phrase means “I’m losing it” in recovery speak.
What is ‘I need a meeting’?
Feeling alone or thinking no one understands you can lead to this barrier.
What is loneliness (or isolation)?
This practice means sitting quietly and focusing your mind.
What is meditation?
Watching too much of this can be a way to avoid feelings.
What is TV (or Netflix, etc.)?
This action helps you face problems instead of running from them.
What is asking for help?
Your sponsor says, “Call me anytime,” but you still panic when you see this.
What is their number on your phone?
Thinking “I’ll never get better” is an example of this kind of thinking.
What is negative thinking?
This kind of group meets to help people stay clean and sober.
What is a recovery meeting (or AA/NA meeting)?
This strong feeling, when not dealt with, can distract you and lead to relapse.
What is anger (or stress)?
Changing this—your daily routine—can help break old habits.
What is your schedule (or structure)?
This is the scientifically proven speed at which your addict brain wants everything.
What is now (or faster than now)?