Which Recovery Slogan are You?

Keep Coming- It Works if You Work It- Progress, Not Perfection- all meaningful phrases for those in recovery from substance use disorders, but some resonate more than others for each individual. The following questions and responses were designed to uncover where you need to be focusing your energy to improve yourself spiritually and as a recovering member of the human race.

Twelve Step fellow-shippers often have their own lingo that gets tossed around the halls during meetings. Part of that includes recovery slogans which may be specific to them or 'borrowed' from other famous quotes. Take this quiz to see which recovery slogan suits you best and the basic meaning behind it. Discover words of wisdom from those who came before you and adopt them as your recovery 'mantra'.

Created by: Andrea Toscano

My recovery pathway is:
- complete abstinence
- abstinence supported by MAT
- use some substances, but not my Drink/ Drug choice
- Reducing consumption to use in moderation
I approach each day by
- sticking to a rigid routine
- taking everything as it comes
- focus on completing at least 1 specific task
- being grateful if I just manage to survive it
Do you believe this statement true or false? Addiction is a Disease.
- True
- False
Self- help/ 12 step fellowship meetings are
- a complete waste of time
- the bread & butter of recovery
- a great place to spark a romance
- a necessary evil
What is most crucial to you in your recovery?
- Radical Acceptance
- Practicing Absolute Honesty
- Reliance on Higher Power
- Applying Spiritual Principles
- Complete, Consistent Abstinence
"I struggle to focus on the 24 hours ahead and my mind often projects into events in the future."
- That's definitely me!
- Actually, I can keep it in a day
- That really depends on how my day's going
- How can I plan my life if I don't focus on the future?
I'm aware of my existing reservations (if some specific scenarios occur, I know that I will relapse).
- True
- False
- I really don't know
I'm aware of my existing reservations (if some specific scenarios occur, I know that I will relapse).
- True
- False
- I really don't know
What comes closest to YOUR definition of Addiction/ Alcoholism?
- Using something outside of me to fix the inside
- Needing a substance to function in daily life
- Relying on a substance when I'm vulnerable
- Satan having His way with me
- Spiritual and moral dysfunction
- Ignorance of what I can and can't handle
- It's a result of stupid choices
- All (or most) of the above
Choose the best response to fill in the blank: ___________________ helps me get through the day.
- My higher power
- Meetings/ groups
- Will- power
- Wanting to avoid negative consequences
- Substituting my substance use with something else
- Focusing on something else/ distractions
- None of these
Have you experienced a 'moment of clarity'? Often this happens when something suddenly makes sense on a deeper, more profound level.
- Yes
- No
- No idea!
- Maybe?
I am continuously evaluating my thoughts, words and actions.
- Yes, to the best of my ability
- Not even close
- Only when someone accuses me of being in the wrong
I firmly believe that things unfold exactly as they are supposed to (if I stay out of the way).
- Agree
- Disagree
- It's on ME to manifest what I want or I'll miss out
- In some cases that's true
- Probably, if other people didn't have to get involved
What high risk situations are you exposed to?
- None. I've changed everything
- I keep my negative thoughts to myself
- Temptation is around me often
- I'm under a lot of stress
- I don't have a support network or isolate
- I substitute intoxication with another mind- altering substance
- I don't drink or drug but hold onto other unhealthy behaviors (gamble, steal, cheat)
I tend to be judgmental of others shortcomings or compare myself to them.
- I admit it, that's me
- I do- but I don't want to!
- Not really
- How else can I gage my own morality?
My approach to selfcare closely resembles:
- If I sleep 6 hours and remember to eat, it's a good day.
- I have an entire daily regimen.
- Taking care of my hygiene and diet, but I need more 'me time'.
- Meditating to clear my mind, eating right and exercise
- What the heck is "selfcare"?

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