TRIGGERS
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What are the two main types of triggers?
Answer:
Internal and external triggers.
Question:
Name one healthy coping skill you can use when stressed.
Answer:
Examples include deep breathing, walking, calling someone, journaling, exercising, praying, listening to music, grounding, mindfulness.
Question:
True or False: Relapse begins with the first drink or drug.
Answer:
False. It often begins with emotional and mental relapse.
Question:
What is one characteristic of a healthy relationship?
Answer:
Trust, honesty, respect, communication, support, healthy boundaries.
Question:
Name one area of self-care besides physical health.
Answer:
Emotional, mental, spiritual, social, financial.
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Name three examples of internal triggers.
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Feelings such as stress, anxiety, loneliness, anger, boredom, sadness, shame, excitement, or physical pain.
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What is the difference between coping and avoiding?
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Coping helps deal with the problem or emotion. Avoiding temporarily escapes it.
Question:
Name one warning sign that someone may be heading toward relapse.
Answer:
Isolation, dishonesty, skipping meetings, romanticizing use, increased stress, poor self-care, stopping coping skills.
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What is a boundary?
Answer:
A limit that protects your physical or emotional well-being.
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Why is sleep important in recovery?
Answer:
It improves mood, decision-making, concentration, and reduces relapse risk.
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Name three examples of external triggers.
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People who use substances, certain places, money, paydays, bars, parties, drug paraphernalia, specific songs, smells, anniversaries.
Question:
What grounding technique uses your five senses?
Answer:
The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise.
Question:
HALT stands for what four conditions?
Answer:
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
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True or False: Setting boundaries is selfish.
Answer:
False.
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Name three healthy self-care activities.
Answer:
Exercise, Reading, Journaling, Prayer, Meditation, Healthy eating, Time outside,
Talking with friends, Hobbies
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True or False: Avoiding every trigger forever is the goal of recovery.
Answer:
False. The goal is learning healthy ways to respond when triggers happen.
Question:
Why is having several coping skills better than relying on only one?
Answer:
Not every coping skill works in every situation, so having options increases success.
Question:
What should you do if you recognize several relapse warning signs?
Reach out immediately, use coping skills, attend a meeting, talk to your counselor, change your environment.
Question:
Name one sign that a relationship may be unhealthy for recovery.
Answer:
Pressure to use, dishonesty, manipulation, disrespect, controlling behavior, enabling.
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True or False: Self-care is something you only do when you're stressed.
Answer:
False. It should be practiced consistently.
Question:
Someone says, "I wasn't craving until I drove past my old dealer's house." What type of trigger is this?
Answer:
An external trigger.
Question:
A craving suddenly hits. Name three healthy coping skills you could use immediately.
Answer:
Examples:
Question:
Why is honesty considered one of the strongest relapse prevention skills?
Answer:
Because relapse often grows in secrecy and denial.
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Why is building a sober support network important?
Answer:
Support reduces isolation, increases accountability, and provides encouragement during difficult times.
Question:
How can neglecting self-care increase relapse risk?
Answer:
Poor sleep, stress, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and physical exhaustion reduce coping ability and increase vulnerability to cravings.