Looking to spark deeper conversations and challenge common beliefs in your addiction recovery community? Fact or Fiction templates make it easy to bust myths, share science, and get everyone talking. Engage your members with interactive posts that educate and connect.
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Fact or Fiction posts tap into our natural curiosity and desire to test what we know. They encourage members to reflect on their assumptions, share personal experiences, and learn from each other. This format is especially effective in addiction recovery, where misinformation and stigma are common.
By inviting members to guess or discuss whether a statement is true or false, you create a safe space for learning and myth-busting. When correct answers and credible sources are provided, it builds trust and empowers your community with reliable knowledge. Plus, the interactive nature of these posts makes them ideal for driving engagement and fostering a sense of belonging.
Fact or Fiction: Recovery is only possible with professional treatment.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Recovery is only possible with professional treatment. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Cravings always mean relapse is about to happen.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Cravings always mean relapse is about to happen. Share your thoughts!"
Fact or Fiction: You have to hit 'rock bottom' to start recovery.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You have to hit 'rock bottom' to start recovery. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Addiction is a choice, not a disease.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Addiction is a choice, not a disease. What do you believe?"
Fact or Fiction: Relapse means failure.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Relapse means failure. Do you agree?"
Fact or Fiction: Only certain types of people become addicted.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Only certain types of people become addicted. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Willpower alone is enough to quit an addiction.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Willpower alone is enough to quit an addiction. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Medication can help with addiction recovery.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Medication can help with addiction recovery. What is your take?"
Fact or Fiction: After five years sober, you are cured of addiction.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: After five years sober, you are cured of addiction. Thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: Support groups are only for people in crisis.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Support groups are only for people in crisis. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of background.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of background."
Fact or Fiction: Detoxing at home is always safe.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Detoxing at home is always safe. Do you agree?"
Fact or Fiction: You can be addicted to behaviors, not just substances.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can be addicted to behaviors, not just substances. True or false?"
Fact or Fiction: Recovery is a lifelong process.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Recovery is a lifelong process."
Fact or Fiction: Relapse can be a learning opportunity.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Relapse can be a learning opportunity. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: You must attend meetings daily to stay sober.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must attend meetings daily to stay sober. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Only adults can struggle with addiction.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Only adults can struggle with addiction. What is your answer?"
Fact or Fiction: Recovery looks different for everyone.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Recovery looks different for everyone."
Fact or Fiction: You can tell if someone is addicted just by looking at them.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can tell if someone is addicted just by looking at them. Your thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: Addiction recovery means never having cravings again.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Addiction recovery means never having cravings again. Do you agree?"
Fact or Fiction: Asking for help is a sign of weakness.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Asking for help is a sign of weakness. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: You have to quit everything at once to recover.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You have to quit everything at once to recover. Do you agree?"
Fact or Fiction: Therapy can support addiction recovery.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Therapy can support addiction recovery."
Fact or Fiction: Addiction affects mental and physical health.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Addiction affects mental and physical health."
Fact or Fiction: Having a relapse means you should stop trying.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Having a relapse means you should stop trying. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Family support makes recovery easier.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Family support makes recovery easier. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Substituting one addiction for another is common.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Substituting one addiction for another is common. Thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: You can recover without any outside support.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can recover without any outside support. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: There is a one-size-fits-all recovery method.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: There is a one-size-fits-all recovery method. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: Only illegal substances can lead to addiction.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Only illegal substances can lead to addiction. True or false?"
Fact or Fiction: Lapses and relapses are the same thing.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Lapses and relapses are the same thing. Do you agree?"
Fact or Fiction: People in recovery can never have fun again.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: People in recovery can never have fun again. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Addiction recovery is about more than just stopping the substance.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Addiction recovery is about more than just stopping the substance. Thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: Genetics can play a role in addiction risk.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Genetics can play a role in addiction risk."
Fact or Fiction: Only people with a family history can be addicted.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Only people with a family history can be addicted. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: You must avoid all triggers forever.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must avoid all triggers forever. Do you agree?"
Fact or Fiction: Addiction can cause changes in the brain.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Addiction can cause changes in the brain."
Fact or Fiction: Recovery is always a straight path.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Recovery is always a straight path. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Having a routine can help maintain recovery.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Having a routine can help maintain recovery. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: Addiction is rare in older adults.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Addiction is rare in older adults. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Mindfulness can support addiction recovery.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Mindfulness can support addiction recovery."
Fact or Fiction: You can recover even if you have relapsed many times.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can recover even if you have relapsed many times. Thoughts?"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste them as posts or prompts in your community. Start by sharing the statement and encouraging members to vote, comment, or discuss whether they think it is fact or fiction. After some interaction, reveal the answer and share a brief explanation or resource. Rotate topics to keep content fresh and respond to member input to deepen the discussion.
These templates are ideal for all platforms. On forums or Facebook Groups, use polls or comments to collect answers. On chat platforms like Slack or Discord, pin the post and reveal the answer after discussion. On Instagram or Twitter, use Stories or Threads for quick engagement. Always invite further discussion after revealing the answer.
Leverage Fact or Fiction posts to clarify myths around relapse triggers by presenting statements like 'Fact or Fiction: Stress is the only trigger for relapse.' Use the post to provide evidence-based information about the variety of triggers, such as social situations, emotional distress, or environmental cues, and encourage members to share their personal experiences to foster deeper discussion and learning.
Yes, Fact or Fiction posts can be an effective way to challenge stigma around MAT. For example, you might post 'Fact or Fiction: Taking medications like methadone or buprenorphine means you are not truly in recovery.' This opens the door for evidence-based discussion, helps members learn the facts, and normalizes conversations about various recovery pathways.
Always vet your Fact or Fiction statements with reputable sources, such as SAMHSA or the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Avoid ambiguous or sensational claims. For instance, instead of 'Fact or Fiction: Everyone experiences hallucinations during withdrawal,' clarify with medically accurate information and encourage members to seek professional advice for their unique situations.
Absolutely. You can post statements like 'Fact or Fiction: 12-step programs are the only effective way to achieve sobriety.' Then, use the discussion to highlight research on both traditional and alternative models (like SMART Recovery or harm reduction approaches), helping members understand that recovery is not one-size-fits-all.
Use compassionate, non-judgmental language and provide content warnings as needed. For example, 'Fact or Fiction: Treating addiction is separate from treating mental health issues.' Encourage open, respectful dialogue, and remind members that experiences vary. Offer resources for further support and make it clear that all perspectives are welcome.
Try statements like 'Fact or Fiction: Family involvement is essential for successful recovery.' This can help members share their own stories about family dynamics—both supportive and challenging—and learn about peer-reviewed research on the impact of family engagement. Use the opportunity to connect members to family-focused resources and peer-support options.
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