Triggers
This term refers to something that can cause a person to crave substances again.
What is a trigger?
This is a healthy way to relax and cope with stress.
What is deep breathing (or exercise, journaling, etc.)?
These two types of people are commonly found in a strong support system.
Who are family and friends?
Slipping into old thought patterns is a warning sign of this.
What is relapse?
This is a written tool that outlines what to do if you feel tempted to use.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
Seeing friends you used to use with is this type of trigger.
What is a social trigger?
Talking to a sponsor or peer support is an example of this type of coping strategy.
What is social support?
This type of group meets regularly to help members stay sober.
What is a recovery or support group (like AA/NA)?
Skipping meetings and isolating from others are examples of this.
What are behavioral warning signs?
Setting these helps give your recovery structure and motivation.
What are goals?
A stressful day at work is an example of this type of trigger.
What is an emotional trigger?
Name a distraction technique you could use when facing a craving.
What is taking a walk, calling someone, or doing a hobby?
The role of this person is to guide you through recovery and be available during challenges.
What is a sponsor?
Name one emotional and one physical warning sign of relapse.
What is (emotional: irritability, anxiety) and (physical: restlessness, fatigue)?
What’s one thing you can do immediately if you feel at risk of relapse?
What is call a support person, leave the environment, or use a coping tool?
Name one internal and one external trigger.
What is (internal: sadness, boredom) and (external: a place, a person)?
This coping strategy helps you identify and change negative thought patterns.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Name one way to strengthen your support system.
What is reaching out, setting boundaries, or making new sober friends?
True or False: Relapse happens suddenly without warning.
What is False?
This daily practice helps you stay mindful and aware of your emotional state.
What is self-check-in or journaling?
True or False: Triggers are always avoidable.
What is False?
Describe the "HALT" method and what each letter stands for.
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
This type of professional helps process emotions and create coping plans.
What is a counselor or therapist?
This 3-stage model outlines how relapse happens over time.
What is emotional, mental, and physical relapse?
List three elements that should be included in a relapse prevention plan.
What is triggers, coping strategies, and support contacts?