Triggers & Cravings
HALT is an acronym. It means you might be Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or ______.
Tired.
Double Question Double Points
1. What does AA stand for?
2. What does NA stand for?
1. Alcoholics Anonymous.
2. Narcotics Anonymous.
This emotion is often described as feeling sad or hopeless.
Depression.
Saying "NO" to protect your recovery is called setting a what?
Boundary.
Double Questions Double Points
1. What 1994 movie features a man who runs across America?
2. In what movie does a young lion become a king?
1. Forrest Gump
2. The Lion King
True or False:
Cravings usually last and feel intense forever.
False. Cravings pass and lessen over time
Fill in the blank:
Recovery happens one ______ at a time.
Day.
Name one physical symptom of anxiety.
Sweating, racing heart, shaking, stomach problems, rapid breathing.
Double Questions Double Points.
True or False:
1. Healthy relationships require trust.
2. Healthy relationships require both people to respect each other's boundaries.
1. True. Trust creates safety, honesty, and emotional security within a relationship. Without trust, communication breaks down, conflicts increase, and it becomes difficult to maintain a healthy connection with another person.
2. True. Respecting boundaries helps build trust, safety, and mutual respect. Healthy relationships allow each person to express their needs, feelings, and limits without fear of judgment or pressure.
Double Questions Double Points
1. Which pop band sang "Wannabe"?
2. Which artist sang "Baby One More Time"?
1. The Spice Girls.
2. Britney Spears.
Name one healthy activity that can be done to distract someone during a craving, or when triggered.
Exercise, calling someone, walking, journaling, music, recovery meetings....
Fill in the blank:
Returning to substance use after a period of abstinence is called a ______.
Relapse.
True or False:
Anger is always a bad emotion.
False.
Anger is a normal human emotion that can alert us when something feels unfair, hurtful, or threatening. It's not the anger itself that causes problems; it's how we choose to express and manage it. Healthy anger can lead to positive change, setting boundaries, and solving problems.
Other than trust, name one characteristic of a healthy relationship.
Respect, honesty, communication, support.
Double Questions Double Points
1. What band performed "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?
2. Which rapper released "California Love" with Dr. Dre?
1. Nirvana.
2. Tupac.
Name two warning signs that someone may be at risk of a relapse?
Ruminating thoughts about using, romanticizing use, skipping support meetings, dishonesty, increased stress, poor self-care, isolation, irritability, anxiety...
All acceptable answers
Name two recovery support programs.
AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Dharma Recovery, and/or Celebrate Recovery.
This emotion often tells us we have done something wrong.
Guilt.
Name two qualities of healthy communication.
Honesty, listening, respect, calm discussion.
Double Questions Double Points
1. What movie says, "There's no crying in baseball"?
2. What famous actor delivers the above line?
1. A League of Their Own.
2. Tom Hanks
Double Question Double Points
1. A person, place, thing, feeling, or situation that increases the desire to use is?
2. What are the three stages of relapse?
1. A trigger.
2. Emotional, Mental, and Physical relapse.
Double Questions Double Points
1. True or False:
Recovery looks exactly the same for everyone.
2. Name two things that help support long-term recovery.
1. False.
-Recovery is personal. People may use different supports, meetings, therapy, medication, faith, family, routines, or coping skills. What works for one person may not work for someone else.
2. Support system, counseling, meetings, exercise, routines, accountability, healthy relationships....
Name two emotions that people often try to numb with substances.
Anxiety, sadness, anger, shame, loneliness, grief, fear....
Double Questions Double Points
1. What are two signs of an unhealthy relationship?
2. A person who encourages substance use can be considered what type of influence?
1. Manipulation, dishonesty, control, abuse, disrespect.
2. Negative influence.
Double Question Double Points
1. What 1999 movie features Keanu Reeves choosing between red and blue pills?
2. Which pill does Neo choose?
1. The Matrix.
2. Red.