Triggers and Cravings
What types of triggers come from a feeling, stress, anger, sadness, etc.
What is an internal trigger
Relapse is usually a process rather than a single event
What is True?
Name one healthy coping skill
What is exercise, journaling, prayer, meditation, deep breathing, talking to support, or grounding?
A person who provides guidance and accountability in a 12-Step program
What is a sponsor?
A limit that protects your physical, emotional, or mental well-being
What is a boundary?
This type of trigger includes people, places, or things associated with
What is an external trigger?
Increased isolation can be a warning sign of this
What is relapse?
This coping skill involves taking slow, controlled breaths to reduce anxiety
What is deep breathing?
Recovery is generally easier when completed alone
What is False?
This communication style expresses needs respectfully and directly.
What is assertive communication?
Name two common emotional triggers for relapse
What are stress, anger, loneliness, boredom, anxiety, sadness, or frustration?
This warning sign involves believing you can handle high-risk situations without support
What is overconfidence?
This grounding exercise uses five senses to help manage distress
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
Name two people who could be part of a healthy recovery support system
What are a sponsor, therapist, peer, family member, recovery coach, or friend
True or False: Healthy relationships support recovery
What is True?
A strong urge or desire to use alcohol or drugs is called this
What is a craving
Name three warning signs that could lead to relapse
What are isolation, avoiding meetings, stopping self-care, increased stress, dishonesty, or romanticizing past use?
Healthy coping skills help reduce stress and increase emotional regulation
What is True?
These meetings help individuals connect with others in recovery
What are support meetings?
Name two characteristics of a healthy relationship.
What are trust, honesty, respect, support, communication, and accountability?
True or False: Experiencing a craving means you have relapsed
What is False?
What is the first thing someone should do if they recognize relapse warning signs
What is reach out for support?
Name three coping skills you can use when experiencing a craving
What are calling support, attending a meeting, exercising, journaling, grounding, or prayer/meditation?
Why is accountability important in recovery?
What is helping maintain honesty, support, and commitment to recovery?
What should you do if someone repeatedly encourages you to use substances
What is establish boundaries, avoid the situation, or seek support?