Relapse Prevention
The first step in preventing relapse.
What is recognizing triggers?
A word that is common in setting healthy boundaries.
What is "no"?
What brain chemical is responsible for the "high" from substances?
What is dopamine?
An emotional exercise that reduces negative emotions and creates a more positive state?
What is gratitude?
A deep breathing technique that helps with stress.
What is box breathing?
Explain the acronym HALT.
What are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
The importance of rebuilding trust with loved ones.
What is because addiction damages relationships? Connection and support are part of a healthy recovery.
The part of the brain is responsible for impulse control and decision-making.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
The importance of self-compassion in recovery.
What is self-compassion is an antidote for shame and disconnection.
Grounding technique that helps with anxiety and includes attuning to your senses.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 method?
The importance of a relapse prevention plan.
What is to have a clear strategy when facing cravings and urges?
What is codependency?
One reason addiction is considered a disease.
SMART goal.
What is Specific, Measureable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound?
Healthy way to respond to cravings in the moment?
What is urge surfing or mindfulness?
Explain high risk situation and provide an example of a high risk situation.
What is attending an event where substances are present?
Name one strategy that allows you to communicate without blame.
What are "I statements"?
Define tolerance as it relates to addiction.
What is needing more of a substance to feel the same effect.
Methods to practice positive affirmations.
What is speaking them out loud or writing them down?
Coping mechanism that is the #1 predictor of longevity and health according to Harvard studies?
What is engaging in healthy relationships, connection
One thing to do after a relapse to get back on track.
What is reach out for support and reflect on what led to the relapse?
An important part of relationship repair after harm.
What are making amends and showing consistent change?
The term for withdrawal symptoms when stopping a substance.
What is physical dependence?
The importance of a support system.
What is because connection helps prevent isolation and provides accountability.
Benefits of practicing mindfulness.
What is staying present, reducing impulsivity, and managing emotions?