Self-Care
Helps your body release endorphins which create a natural high
What is exercise
Strategies aimed at reducing substance use as well as negative consequences associated with substance use
What is harm reduction
Unhealthy relationship in which one or both people involved exhibit controlling, manipulative, or abusive behaviors
What is a Toxic relationship
Feeling like someone cannot function normally without the substance.
What is dependence.
Because addiction is a chronic disease, this is a normal, but heartbreaking part of recovery.
What is relapse
This self-care ritual can help you become more aware and decrease stress.
What is journaling
This is the most important part of successful therapy.
What is doing the work
Provides guidance and support navigating recovery experiences
What is a Sponsor
Internal or external stimuli that can lead to substance seeking behavior.
What is a trigger.
One of the most popular books for individuals recovering from substance abuse
What is the Big Book- AA basic text
Helps reduce cravings and relapse by strengthening the prefrontal cortex, which is involved in self-control and decision making.
What is mindfulness meditation
Irrational thoughts that influence how you see the world, at, and feel
What are Cognitive distortions
This is the most effective type of communication.
What is assertive communication
A tool used by a recovering individual to reduce their risk of relapse.
What is a relapse prevention plan.
A support person that guides someone in their recovery journey.
What is a Sponsor
Getting less of this increases chance of relapse and leads to sluggishness, mood swings, and trouble concentrating
What is sleep
Common method for treating substance abuse disorders and gauging readiness
What is Motivational Interviewing (Stages of Change)
One of the most important pieces of recovery
What is a Sober support system
Term used to describe 2 or more illnesses or disorders within one person
What are Co-occurring disorders
Voluntary associations of people who share a common desire to overcome their drug addiction
What are recovery groups
The process of working through painful feelings like shame, guilt, and disappointment and transforming those feelings into more positive emotions
What is self-forgiveness
A cognitive behavioral approach to relapse with the goal of identifying and preventing high risk situations for those in recovery
What is relapse prevention
One of the most difficult tasks in rebuilding relationships in recovery
What is rebuilding trust
Reduced reaction to a substance following its repeated use
This is often the most difficult part of recovery
What is overcoming trauma