Tired of trying to keep your addiction recovery community active and informed? Expert Insight posts offer trusted advice and spark meaningful discussion. Use these templates to share wisdom from leaders in recovery and inspire your members to connect and grow.
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Expert Insight content leverages the authority and credibility of well-known voices in addiction recovery. Members are more likely to trust and engage with advice that comes from respected professionals or those with lived experience. Sharing these insights not only educates but also validates members' experiences, helping them feel seen and supported.
Psychologically, referencing experts reduces uncertainty and encourages action by providing a clear, reliable perspective. It can also stimulate curiosity and reflection, especially when paired with an invitation to share opinions or personal stories. By prompting members to contribute their own perspectives, you create an inclusive environment where knowledge is both shared and built upon.
Dr. Gabor Mate says 'Compassion is the key to healing.' How has self-compassion helped your recovery?
💡 Example: "Dr. Gabor Mate says 'Compassion is the key to healing.' How has self-compassion helped your recovery?"
Expert Lisa Najavits believes connection is more important than willpower. Do you agree?
💡 Example: "Expert Lisa Najavits believes connection is more important than willpower. Do you agree?"
SMART Recovery founder Joe Gerstein says 'Change is a process, not an event.' What does this mean to you?
💡 Example: "SMART Recovery founder Joe Gerstein says 'Change is a process, not an event.' What does this mean to you?"
According to addiction counselor William White, recovery is about building a new life. What new routines have you created?
💡 Example: "According to addiction counselor William White, recovery is about building a new life. What new routines have you created?"
Dr. Nora Volkow says addiction is a brain disease, not a moral failing. How has this perspective changed your journey?
💡 Example: "Dr. Nora Volkow says addiction is a brain disease, not a moral failing. How has this perspective changed your journey?"
Expert quote: 'Recovery is not about perfection but progress.' What small wins are you proud of today?
💡 Example: "Expert quote: 'Recovery is not about perfection but progress.' What small wins are you proud of today?"
Author Johann Hari says 'The opposite of addiction is connection.' Who has helped you most in your recovery?
💡 Example: "Author Johann Hari says 'The opposite of addiction is connection.' Who has helped you most in your recovery?"
Expert insight: Dr. Anna Lembke reminds us that honesty is essential. How do you practice honesty in recovery?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: Dr. Anna Lembke reminds us that honesty is essential. How do you practice honesty in recovery?"
Peer specialist William Moyers says sharing your story can help others. Have you told your story before?
💡 Example: "Peer specialist William Moyers says sharing your story can help others. Have you told your story before?"
Expert opinion: 'Self-care is not selfish.' What is one self-care practice you rely on?
💡 Example: "Expert opinion: 'Self-care is not selfish.' What is one self-care practice you rely on?"
Addiction expert Dr. Stanton Peele highlights the importance of purpose. What gives your life meaning today?
💡 Example: "Addiction expert Dr. Stanton Peele highlights the importance of purpose. What gives your life meaning today?"
Expert quote: 'Relapse can be a part of recovery.' How do you bounce back after setbacks?
💡 Example: "Expert quote: 'Relapse can be a part of recovery.' How do you bounce back after setbacks?"
Dr. Kevin McCauley explains triggers are normal. What helps you cope with cravings?
💡 Example: "Dr. Kevin McCauley explains triggers are normal. What helps you cope with cravings?"
Expert insight: 'Progress over perfection.' How do you remind yourself to stay patient?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: 'Progress over perfection.' How do you remind yourself to stay patient?"
Addiction researcher Dr. John Kelly says language matters. What recovery words inspire you?
💡 Example: "Addiction researcher Dr. John Kelly says language matters. What recovery words inspire you?"
Expert quote: 'Ask for help early and often.' How do you reach out when you need support?
💡 Example: "Expert quote: 'Ask for help early and often.' How do you reach out when you need support?"
Mental health advocate Glennon Doyle says 'We can do hard things.' What hard thing have you overcome recently?
💡 Example: "Mental health advocate Glennon Doyle says 'We can do hard things.' What hard thing have you overcome recently?"
Expert opinion: 'Boundaries protect recovery.' What boundaries have you set for yourself?
💡 Example: "Expert opinion: 'Boundaries protect recovery.' What boundaries have you set for yourself?"
Dr. Brene Brown says vulnerability is courage. How has being open helped your recovery?
💡 Example: "Dr. Brene Brown says vulnerability is courage. How has being open helped your recovery?"
Expert quote: 'Celebrate every milestone.' Which recovery milestone are you celebrating this week?
💡 Example: "Expert quote: 'Celebrate every milestone.' Which recovery milestone are you celebrating this week?"
Expert insight: Dr. Judson Brewer says mindfulness helps reduce cravings. Have you tried mindfulness practices?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: Dr. Judson Brewer says mindfulness helps reduce cravings. Have you tried mindfulness practices?"
Expert opinion: 'Recovery is a daily commitment.' How do you recommit each day?
💡 Example: "Expert opinion: 'Recovery is a daily commitment.' How do you recommit each day?"
Dr. Sarah Wakeman says community support is vital. What role has this group played in your journey?
💡 Example: "Dr. Sarah Wakeman says community support is vital. What role has this group played in your journey?"
Expert quote: 'Gratitude shifts perspective.' What are you grateful for in your recovery today?
💡 Example: "Expert quote: 'Gratitude shifts perspective.' What are you grateful for in your recovery today?"
Expert insight: 'Routine builds resilience.' What healthy routines keep you on track?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: 'Routine builds resilience.' What healthy routines keep you on track?"
Dr. Roland Williams says celebrating progress is crucial. How do you acknowledge your growth?
💡 Example: "Dr. Roland Williams says celebrating progress is crucial. How do you acknowledge your growth?"
Expert quote: 'You are not alone.' Does knowing others share your journey help you stay motivated?
💡 Example: "Expert quote: 'You are not alone.' Does knowing others share your journey help you stay motivated?"
Expert insight: 'Forgiveness is a step forward.' What does forgiveness mean to you in recovery?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: 'Forgiveness is a step forward.' What does forgiveness mean to you in recovery?"
Expert opinion: 'Hope is a powerful tool.' What gives you hope today?
💡 Example: "Expert opinion: 'Hope is a powerful tool.' What gives you hope today?"
Dr. Stephanie Covington says trauma-informed care is essential. How has understanding trauma helped your recovery?
💡 Example: "Dr. Stephanie Covington says trauma-informed care is essential. How has understanding trauma helped your recovery?"
Expert quote: 'Journaling supports healing.' Do you journal in your recovery journey?
💡 Example: "Expert quote: 'Journaling supports healing.' Do you journal in your recovery journey?"
Expert insight: 'Everyone recovers differently.' What recovery path has worked for you?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: 'Everyone recovers differently.' What recovery path has worked for you?"
Expert opinion: 'Laughter heals.' How does humor help you in recovery?
💡 Example: "Expert opinion: 'Laughter heals.' How does humor help you in recovery?"
Expert quote: 'Boundaries support sobriety.' What boundaries have been most important for you?
💡 Example: "Expert quote: 'Boundaries support sobriety.' What boundaries have been most important for you?"
Expert insight: 'Kindness to yourself is vital.' How do you practice self-kindness?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: 'Kindness to yourself is vital.' How do you practice self-kindness?"
Expert opinion: 'Asking for help is strength.' When was the last time you reached out?
💡 Example: "Expert opinion: 'Asking for help is strength.' When was the last time you reached out?"
Expert quote: 'Small steps are still progress.' What small step did you take today?
💡 Example: "Expert quote: 'Small steps are still progress.' What small step did you take today?"
Expert insight: 'Shame is not helpful.' How do you overcome feelings of shame in recovery?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: 'Shame is not helpful.' How do you overcome feelings of shame in recovery?"
Expert opinion: 'Routine brings stability.' What daily routines support your sobriety?
💡 Example: "Expert opinion: 'Routine brings stability.' What daily routines support your sobriety?"
Expert quote: 'You are worthy of recovery.' How do you remind yourself of your worth?
💡 Example: "Expert quote: 'You are worthy of recovery.' How do you remind yourself of your worth?"
Expert insight: 'Connection reduces relapse risk.' How do you stay connected to your support network?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: 'Connection reduces relapse risk.' How do you stay connected to your support network?"
Dr. Tom Horvath says self-empowerment is key. What empowers you in your recovery?
💡 Example: "Dr. Tom Horvath says self-empowerment is key. What empowers you in your recovery?"
Expert opinion: 'Celebrate progress, not perfection.' How do you celebrate your progress?
💡 Example: "Expert opinion: 'Celebrate progress, not perfection.' How do you celebrate your progress?"
Start by selecting expert quotes or summaries that align with your community's values and current needs. Post the insight along with a brief, open-ended question or CTA to invite responses. Rotate between different experts and topics to keep discussions fresh. Always credit the expert and tailor the message to your group's level of experience. Encourage respectful dialogue and highlight thoughtful member responses to foster ongoing participation.
On all platforms, use clear formatting to highlight the expert insight, such as quotation marks or blockquotes. Pair each insight with a simple question or CTA. Tag relevant topics and encourage reactions, comments, or shares. Use images of the expert when appropriate to increase post visibility.
These templates are designed to be flexible for various addiction types. You can tailor the expert's focus within the AMA—such as inviting specialists who address substance use disorder (like opioids or alcohol) one week, and experts in behavioral addictions (such as gambling or gaming) the next. Use prompts within the template to specify the addiction type and encourage members to ask condition-relevant questions.
You can customize the templates to highlight the recovery stage focus in each AMA session. For instance, clearly state in the post title and introduction if the session is for those in withdrawal management, early sobriety, or relapse prevention. This helps members self-identify and ask more relevant questions (e.g., about cravings, medication-assisted treatment, or managing triggers).
The templates incorporate person-first and recovery-oriented language, but you should review and adapt prompts to avoid terms like 'addict' or 'clean.' Encourage your experts to use compassionate phrases and focus on strengths, hope, and progress. Use template reminders to set clear guidelines about respectful Q&A interactions.
Yes, the templates allow you to specify the session's harm reduction or abstinence orientation. For mixed groups, include an introductory note explaining that diverse recovery pathways are respected, and encourage respectful, open-minded questions. You can also use template customization to add content warnings or language guiding the discussion tone.
The templates provide prompts that remind members they can submit questions anonymously (via DMs or forms, depending on your platform). Include template language reassuring members about the confidentiality of shared experiences and reminding them not to disclose identifying information. Set clear expectations around expert responses to ensure a safe environment.
These templates are ideal for licensed addiction counselors, peer recovery coaches, medical professionals experienced in MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment), and specialists in trauma or co-occurring disorders. When inviting experts, use the template to highlight their specific credentials and experience so members know the session’s focus—such as relapse prevention, family support, or medication management.
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