Statistics
As of 2020, 59.2% of Americans 12+ had tried ___ before.
This coping skill involves meeting with an objective third party to discuss recovery.
What is therapy?
In this stage of change, individuals are not yet considering any changes to their behavior or do not see their behavior as problematic to begin with.
What is precontemplation?
This thought stopping technique involves picturing a switch in your mind that you actually turn on and off when experiencing thoughts of use.
What is visualization?
This relapse prevention skill involves taking time for oneself and providing for one's body, mind, and soul.
What is self-care?
As of 2020, 79.5% of Americans 12+ had tried ___ before.
What is alcohol?
This coping skill involves burning off some extra energy.
What is exercise?
In this stage of change, individuals may begin to see that their addictive behaviors need to change.
What is contemplation?
This thought stopping technique involves wearing a rubber band on your wrist and snapping the band each time thoughts of use arise.
What is snapping?
This relapse prevention skill involves knowing your ____, which can be both internal and external.
What is triggers?
As of 2020, 17.9% of Americans 12+ had tried ___ before.
What is marijuana?
This coping skill involves planning out a structured layout of appointments, meals, self-care, etc.
What is scheduling?
In this stage of change, individuals typically start to put a plan into action based on what they noticed during the contemplation stage of change.
What is preparation?
This thought stopping technique involves using deep breathing exercises.
What is relaxation?
This relapse prevention skill involves exercises that help one to handle stress and anxiety, for example the 5-4-3-2-1 technique.
What is grounding techniques?
As of 2020, 14.2% of Americans 12+ had tried ___ before.
What is cocaine?
This coping skill involves learning to silence your thoughts and keep your mind still.
In this stage of change, individuals will typically take action, including going to rehab or detox, attending self-help groups, or beginning therapy.
What is action?
This thought stopping technique involves talking with or connecting to a Higher Power.
What is prayer or meditation?
This relapse prevention skill involves keeping an _____ list readily available to easily access support if needed.
What is emergency contact list?
As of 2020, 2.3% of Americans 12+ had tried ___ before.
What is heroin?
The acronym HALT stands for:
What is hungry, angry, lonely, tired?
In this stage of change, individuals focus on maintaining the progress that resulted from taking action.
What is maintenance?
This thought stopping technique involves reaching out to personal or professional supports.
What is calling someone?
This relapse prevention skill involves imagining what will happen in the short- and long-term future if you decide to drink or use drugs.
What is playing the tape through?