Recovery 101
What are 3 things that can trigger a craving?
people, places, things, emotions, stress, or memories associated with using.
What is emotional regulation?
The ability to recognize, manage, and respond to emotions in healthy ways
According to Phillippians 4:13, who gives us strength?
Christ
What is a boundary?
A healthy limit that communicates what you will and will not accept or participate in.
Your old using friend text, "Come hang out, we wont do anything" What should you consider first?
Whether that person/place could threaten your recovery
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
What is cognitive distortion?
An inaccurate or unhelpful pattern of thinking
Complete this verse: "The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not....."
WANT - Psalm 23:1
True or False: Saying "no" makes you selfish
FALSE
You are having a terrible day and want to get high. What is one person you could call?
Sponsor, Mentor, counselor, trusted friend, family member, or other sober support
What is a relapse?
A return to substance use after a period of abstinence or recovery
What is catastrophizing?
Assuming the worst possible outcome will happen
According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, what happens when someone is in Christ?
They are a new creation; the old has passed away and the new has come.
What is people pleasing?
Consistently prioritizing other peoples approval or needs at the expense of your own healthy needs and boundaries
You get into an argument and immediately think, "I might as well use." What recovery skill could you practice?
Pause, identify the emotion, challenge the thought, use a coping skill, and reach out for support
What is one of the best things you can do when experiencing a strong craving?
Reach out, change your environment, use a coping skill, and allow the craving to pass
Name one healthy way to cope with overwhelming emotions
Deep breathing, journaling, grounding, prayer, exercise, talking to someone, or taking a healthy break
What does Romans 12:2 tell us to do with our minds?
Be transformed by the renewing of our minds
Name one red flag in an unhealthy relationship
Manipulation, controlling behavior, disrespect, isolation, threats, dishonesty, or repeated boundary violations.
You unexpectedly run into someone you got high with. What is a healthy first step?
Remove yourself from the situation if necessary and contact a member of your support system.
True or False - Having a craving means you are going to relapse
False
What is the difference between a thought and a fact?
A thought is something your mind produces, a fact is something that can be objectively verified
Name one woman in the Bible who experienced significant hardship but demonstrated faith and courage...
Ruth, Esther, Hannah, Mary, Rahab, Deborah, and an explanations why
Someone says, "If you really loved me, you would get high with me." What is this?
Manipulation and emotional pressure
You have 6 months sober, but you're thinking, "I can probably drink just once." What is dangerous about this thinking?
It minimizes the risk of returning to addictive patterns and can be a relapse warning sign