Triggers & Cravings
What is one example of an emotional trigger?
Stress, anger, loneliness, boredom, sadness.
What is one behavior that often comes before relapse?
Isolation, skipping meetings, avoiding support.
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What’s one common thought that leads to relapse?
“Just one time won’t hurt.”
What is one healthy coping skill?
Exercise, talking, journaling, breathing.
You’re bored at home—what’s one healthy move?
Find an activity, call someone, leave the house.
Why can being tired increase cravings?
Lower self-control and decision-making ability.
What does it mean to “play the tape through”?
Think about what will happen if you use.
What’s the difference between reacting and responding?
Reacting is impulsive; responding is thoughtful.
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Why is having sober support important?
Accountability and encouragement.
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If you choose another person and role play sponsor and sponsee.
Someone offers you substances—what’s one response?
Say no and leave.
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What does it mean to “identify your triggers”?
Recognizing what leads to urges to use.
What is one sign of emotional relapse?
Bottling emotions, irritability, poor self-care.
Why is anger a risky emotion in recovery?
It lowers control and increases impulsive behavior.
Accountability and encouragement.
Accountability and encouragement.
You’re stressed and thinking about using—what’s step one?
Pause and recognize the feeling.
What’s one early warning sign that a craving is building?
What’s one early warning sign that a craving is building?
Why is routine important in recovery?
It creates structure and reduces risk.
What does it mean to “sit with your feelings”?
Experience them without trying to escape.
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If you choose another person and act out an escape.
What is one benefit of keeping a routine?
Stability and reduced boredom.
What is it called when you feel like someone is having an emotion that you actually are feeling
Projection
Why is it risky to ignore triggers instead of addressing them?
They build up and increase relapse risk.
What is one way to stop a relapse before it becomes physical?
Reach out, change environment, use coping skills.
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Why can avoiding emotions lead to relapse?
They build up and eventually overwhelm you.
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Why can relationships early in recovery increase relapse risk?
Emotional instability, dependency, distraction.
You start thinking “I’ve got this, I don’t need help”—what’s the risk?
Complacency leading to relapse.