Know Your Triggers
This word describes a person, place, feeling, or situation that brings up an urge to use.
Trigger.
This simple action connects you with a safe person instead of facing an urge alone.
What is reaching out for support.
True or false: Having a craving means you have already failed.
What is false? A craving is an experience; you can choose your response.
A trusted person who helps you stay honest and follow your recovery goals provides this.
What is accountability?
According to Psalm 34:18, the Lord is near to people with this kind of heart.
What is broken.
HALT reminds you to check for these four states.
Hungry, angey, lonely and tired.
This grounding exercise asks you to name five things you see, four you feel, three you hear, two you smell, and one you taste.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise?
"I made one mistake, so everything is ruined" is this kind of thinking.
What is all-or-nothing thinking?
A clear limit that protects your recovery is called this.
What is a boundary?
Galatians 6:2 calls us to carry these for one another.
What are one another's burdens?
Driving past your former buying spot is this type of trigger: internal or external.
What is an external trigger?
This skill treats an urge like a wave: notice it, allow it, and let it pass without acting on it.
WHat is urge surfing?
Replace "I cannot handle this without using" with a more helpful thought.
What is "This is hard, but I can ask for help and take one safe step"? Accept a realistic, hopeful replacement.
Name two things to include in a daily recovery plan.
What are a support contact and a coping activity? Also accept meals, sleep, appointments, recovery meetings, or a plan for triggers.
Romans 12:2 connects transformation with the renewing of this.
What is your mind.
After an argument, you notice a tight chest and think about using. Name one safe first step.
What is pausing, moving to a safe place, grounding yourself, or contacting support? Accept another practical safe step.
An old friend offers you drugs. Give a clear refusal and an exit plan.
What is "No. I am protecting my recovery," followed by leaving and contacting support? Accept a firm refusal with a safe exit.
Name two ways to respond to anger without harming yourself or someone else.
What are taking a safe pause and talking with support? Accept grounding, naming the feeling, walking away safely, or calm communication.
A ride to work falls through. Name two recovery-supporting steps before you give up.
What are contacting work and asking a safe person or staff member for transportation help? Accept another realistic backup plan.
Luke 16:10 connects faithfulness in little things with faithfulness in these.
What are much or greater things? In recovery, small faithful choices matter.
You know payday is a trigger. Name two steps you can plan before payday.
What are planning essential spending and arranging a support check-in? Also accept avoiding risky places, scheduling a recovery activity, or another specific protective step.
Name three actions you can take when a craving feels strong.
What are leaving the risky setting, calling support, and using a coping skill? Accept a safe combination such as delaying action, grounding, walking somewhere safe, or checking in with staff.
You think, "I deserve to use after the day I had." Name the risky thought and a healthier response.
What is giving yourself permission to use, and replacing it with "I deserve rest and support that protect my recovery"? Accept similar wording.
You notice yourself skipping groups, isolating, and hiding stress. What should you do next?
What is telling a support person promptly and reviewing your recovery plan? These changes are reasons to seek support early.
How can prayer and practical support work together when you face temptation? Give two actions.
What is asking God for help and reaching out to a counselor, staff member, or trusted recovery support? Accept prayer paired with a concrete protective action.