Tools for Recovery
What technique is used to interrupt cravings?
Thought stopping
Triggers lead to what?
Cravings
A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol.
What is Alcoholism?
True or False?: Thinking or dreaming about substances is a natural part of recovery.
What is true
This type of coping skill includes occupying your mind so you don't think about using.
What is distraction?
Name one thought stopping technique.
Visualization
Snapping rubber band
Calling someone
Relaxation
Journaling etc.
Loneliness, anger, and depression are examples of what?
Internal Triggers
A severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose.
What is Alcohol Poisoning?
You can experience a trigger with out a craving.
What is TRUE?
If one cannot avoid triggers, they can...
What is interrupt triggers.
What does HOW stand for?
Honesty
Open-mindedness
Willingness
Name three people that can be potential triggers.
Drug dealers, friends who use, partners/spouses, etc.
Drinking 5 or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting.
What is Binge Drinking?
Creating new coping skills is an important part of recovery.
What is true
This coping skill involves a sense non-judgmental awareness, and often includes deep breathing.
What is mindfulness?
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
Name three places that can be potential triggers
Bars
Baseball games
Parties ect.
This can absorb alcohol and increase one's tolerance
What is Food?
True or False: It is best to push triggers away/forget about them rather than address them head on?
What is False
Comforting yourself through your five senses is this type of coping skill
What is 5 4 3 2 1 grounding technique
What tool is used to keep you on track with your daily routine?
Scheduling
What specific times could be a trigger?
Paydays,
Holidays/Birthdays/Special Events
Work
Stressful Situations
A scaring of the liver tissue
What is Cirrhosis?
Alcohol poisoning can lead to unconsciousness
What is True
Give an example of an emotional awareness coping skill
What is Journaling, talking to someone, etc.