Triggers
A person, place, feeling, or thing that makes you want to use.
What is a trigger?
Taking slow deep breaths is a ___ skill.
What is a coping skill?
The amount of time someone has remained substance- free.
What is sobriety/clean time?
Getting enough sleep is an example of ___.
Getting enough sleep is an example of ___.
Name one reason someone may choose recovery.
Any reasonable answer.
HALT stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and ____.
What is tired?
Calling a sponsor, therapist, or support person is an example of using your ___.
What is support system?
Returning to substance use after a period of sobriety.
What us a relapse?
Drinking enough water helps improve this.
What is health/wellness?
Name one thing you're grateful for today.
Any answer.
True or False: Being bored can be a trigger.
What is true?
This coping skill helps keep you focused on the present moment.
What is mindfulness?
A strong urge to use drugs or alcohol.
What is a craving?
Exercise can help reduce stress and improve __.
What is mood?
Name one goal you can accomplish this week.
Any realistic goal.
Name 2 emotional triggers.
What is stress, anger, sadness, loneliness, or anxiety.
Name 3 healthy coping skills.
Any healthy examples.
The first step of recovery is often admitting you have a ___.
What is a problem/addiction?
Name 4 self-care activities.
Any healthy examples.
Name one strength that helps people stay sober.
Ex: honesty, perseverance, courage, determination.
Name 4 common triggers someone in recovery may face.
Any reasonable examples.
If a craving hits unexpectedly, name 5 things you could do instead of using.
Any healthy alternatives.
Name 3 benefits of recovery.
Any reasonable examples.
Name 5 things that help protect your recovery.
Ex: Meetings, therapy, sleep, exercise, support system, hobbies.
Team Challenge: In 30 seconds, list 10 healthy activities that don't involve drugs or alcohol.
Any appropriate activities.