What is your trigger?
In simple terms, a__________ is anything that brings back thoughts, feelings, or memories of an addiction.
Trigger
(people, places, things) ...Are what kind of Triggers?
External triggers
_________ can provide a safe space to document emotions, thoughts, and feelings surrounding the trigger to gain better insight into the triggers themselves.
Journaling
True or false:
¡Having too much idle time without meaningful projects or activities is a Behavioral Trigger
True
Which major organ is directly affected by addiction?
the brain
One of the most important things to understand in addiction recovery is that triggers that can lead to_____.
Relapse
Seeing substance-related marketing on social media, movies, or TV shows.
External Triggers
A behaviors characterized by the repeated, compulsive seeking or use of a substance despite consequences, and a need for an increased amount of the substance, as time goes on, to achieve the same effect.
Addiction
True or False:
Not maintaining healthy eating and sleep routines is an Environmental Trigger.
False
( Behavioral )
At what age is the brain finished developing?
The mid 20s to 30
........... triggers are related to emotions such as anger, fear, sadness, or boredom,
Internal
Spending time with people who actively use drugs or alcohol;
External/People Triggers
A ............. can provide the necessary tools to identify triggers and help develop a relapse prevention plan to manage and reduce the risk of relapse.
Counselor, Peer Recovery, Recovery Coach.
True or False:
Blaming oneself for bad outcomes without considering other factors is an Environmental Trigger.
False
(Psychological)
It is essential to find physically and........... engaging activities to help distract from addictive behaviors and keep individuals motivated in their recovery journey.
Mentally
............... triggers are related to people, places, and things associated with past drug or alcohol use.
External
(stress, anxiety, depression)......Are what kind of Triggers?
Emotional triggers
Keeping a.................is an effective way for individuals to identify and anticipate triggers in their daily lives.
Trigger Diary
True or False: Addiction is usually progressive and continues to worsen over time.
True
Staying hydrated is a form of ..............
Self Care
Triggers can be both ............ and...........
Internal and external
(routine, habits)........Are what type of Triggers?
Behavioral triggers
A .............. can allow people in recovery to recognize patterns in their behaviors and develop more effective coping strategies for future situations.
Trigger Diary
True or false:
Whether physical and/or psychological, addiction can be arrested and treated.
.
True
..............is often a major trigger for substance abuse, so finding alternative coping mechanisms is essential for maintaining sobriety.
Stress