Recovery 1
What is a relapse prevention plan?
A plan for identifying and managing triggers, cravings, warning signs, and high-risk situations before they lead to substance use.
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired.
What does emotional regulation mean?
The ability to recognize, manage, and respond to emotions in healthy ways.
Define boundaries
limits or rules you establish to protect your physical, emotional, or mental well-being.
Is stress always bad?
No, Some stress is normal and can motivate us, but excessive or unmanaged stress can negatively affect recovery.
What are three common warning signs of relapse?
Increased cravings, isolating from support, and returning to old people/places/things associated with substance use.
How long do cravings last?
15 minutes
Name two healthy ways to manage intense emotions.
Deep breathing, taking a break, exercising, journaling, talking to someone, or practicing mindfulness.
Give one example of an unhealthy relationship.
A relationship involving manipulation, disrespect, controlling behavior, constant conflict, or pressure to use substances.
Name three healthy ways to cope with stress.
Exercise, deep breathing, talking to someone, meditation, journaling, taking a walk, or listening to music.
What is one healthy way to deal with boredom in recovery?
Develop hobbies, exercise, volunteer, attend meetings, learn something new, or participate in sober activities.
What is one healthy way to deal with loneliness?
Reach out to a sober support person, attend a recovery meeting, participate in a group, or connect with supportive people.
What is a trigger?
A person, place, thing, emotion, memory, or situation that creates an urge or desire to use substances.
Why are boundaries important in recovery?
They help protect sobriety, reduce stress, prevent unhealthy situations, and establish healthy relationships.
Why is having a sober support system important?
It provides encouragement, accountability, connection, and support during difficult situations.
DAILY DOUBLE
True or False: A person must actually use a substance before they are experiencing relapse warning signs.
False. Relapse can involve emotional and mental warning signs before actual substance use occurs.
What is a craving?
A strong desire or urge to use a substance.
True or False: Anger always needs to be expressed immediately.
False. Taking time to calm down can prevent impulsive reactions.
DAILY DOUBLE!!
What is one important reason to establish a daily routine in recovery?
Structure provides stability, reduces boredom, and creates healthy habits.
What should someone do if a stressful situation makes them want to use?
Get away from the trigger if possible, pause, use coping skills, contact support, and remind themselves of their recovery goals.
Name at least three things someone can do when they recognize they are at high risk for relapse.
Contact a support person, leave the triggering environment, attend a meeting, use coping skills, distract themselves with a healthy activity, and review their recovery plan.
Why is isolation risky in recovery?
Isolation can increase loneliness, negative thinking, cravings, and disconnection from healthy support.
Name three things someone can do when emotions become overwhelming.
Take a break, practice breathing, talk to someone, journal, exercise, pray/meditate, or use grounding techniques.
Name two activities someone could add to their routine that support recovery.
Exercise, meetings, work, hobbies, journaling, meal planning, volunteering, or spending time with supportive people.
Name one relapse prevention strategy
Playing the tape all the way through