Recovery Road Game Show | Substance Use Recovery Activity for Adults
What’s your plan when an old friend invites you somewhere you used to use? Who could you call when a craving hits? Recovery Road gives adults a structured way to talk through moments like these and think about what could help.
Created by a licensed therapist, this game includes 25 questions across five categories, with a follow-up discussion prompt for every question. Use it in adult substance use recovery groups or one-on-one counseling sessions to start a conversation, review coping skills, or talk through a situation that’s coming up.
Five categories to explore
Triggers and Cravings — Identify personal triggers and discuss tools like HALT and urge surfing.
Coping Instead — Explore grounding, reaching out for support, and playing the tape forward.
People, Places, and Things — Talk about planning for high-risk situations and building a supportive network.
Relapse Warning Signs — Notice changes in thoughts, feelings, and routines, and discuss how to reconnect with support after a setback.
Life in Recovery — Explore daily routines, rebuilding trust, and finding things you enjoy sober.
What’s included
Interactive PowerPoint game show with a clickable board and answer reveals
17-page facilitator guide with instructions, an answer key, and 25 discussion prompts
Printable question cards and game board for screen-free play
Team scorecard to track points as you play
How to use it
In a group, split participants into two to four teams and have them choose a category and point value. Reveal the answer, then use the matching prompt to connect the question to everyday life. Play the full game as your main activity or choose one category for a shorter session.
In a one-on-one session, invite your client to pick a category or pull a few cards related to what you’re working on. For example, if they’re worried about an upcoming event, use a question from People, Places, and Things to talk through what they might say, who they could call, and how they could leave if they need to. You can work through the questions together at your client’s pace.
Digital download includes the PowerPoint game and printable PDF facilitator guide. Open the PowerPoint in Slideshow mode for interactive play, or print the board and cards to use without a screen.
Recovery Road Game Show | Substance Use Recovery Activity for Adults
What’s your plan when an old friend invites you somewhere you used to use? Who could you call when a craving hits? Recovery Road gives adults a structured way to talk through moments like these and think about what could help.
Created by a licensed therapist, this game includes 25 questions across five categories, with a follow-up discussion prompt for every question. Use it in adult substance use recovery groups or one-on-one counseling sessions to start a conversation, review coping skills, or talk through a situation that’s coming up.
Five categories to explore
Triggers and Cravings — Identify personal triggers and discuss tools like HALT and urge surfing.
Coping Instead — Explore grounding, reaching out for support, and playing the tape forward.
People, Places, and Things — Talk about planning for high-risk situations and building a supportive network.
Relapse Warning Signs — Notice changes in thoughts, feelings, and routines, and discuss how to reconnect with support after a setback.
Life in Recovery — Explore daily routines, rebuilding trust, and finding things you enjoy sober.
What’s included
Interactive PowerPoint game show with a clickable board and answer reveals
17-page facilitator guide with instructions, an answer key, and 25 discussion prompts
Printable question cards and game board for screen-free play
Team scorecard to track points as you play
How to use it
In a group, split participants into two to four teams and have them choose a category and point value. Reveal the answer, then use the matching prompt to connect the question to everyday life. Play the full game as your main activity or choose one category for a shorter session.
In a one-on-one session, invite your client to pick a category or pull a few cards related to what you’re working on. For example, if they’re worried about an upcoming event, use a question from People, Places, and Things to talk through what they might say, who they could call, and how they could leave if they need to. You can work through the questions together at your client’s pace.
Digital download includes the PowerPoint game and printable PDF facilitator guide. Open the PowerPoint in Slideshow mode for interactive play, or print the board and cards to use without a screen.
