Triggers
You've had a stressful day at work and feel overwhelmed. What is this an example of
What is an emotional trigger
What is often one of the first things people stop doing before a relapse?
What is participating in recovery activities
Name one person you could contact when cravings increase
What is a sponsor, counselor, peer friend, or support person?
What is the first step in solving a problem
what is identifying the problem
What document helps guide your actions when triggers and cravings occur
What is a relapse prevention plan
John stopped attending meetings, started isolating, and has been having cravings. What trigger category might these changes increase exposure to
What is relapse risk
A person begins canceling plans with supportive friends and family
what is isolation
Instead of using you, take a walk, journal, and call a support person
What are healthy coping skills
Your ride to meetings cancelled. Give one solution
Public transportation, telehealth, another ride, virtual meeting
Name one thing that should be included in a prevention plan.
support contacts, coping skills, triggers, emergency plan, meetings
You unexpectedly run into friends you used to use substances with
What is a social trigger
You start thinking one time won't hurt
What is relapse thinking or rationalization
You cannot change a stressful situation immediately. What should you focus on?
What is controlling your response to the situation
You are angry with a family member and want to use. What should happen before making any major decisions
What is pausing and using coping skills
Yes, notice three warning signs at once. What should you do?
Activate your recovery plan and seek support
Your partner breaks up with you, and you immediately think about using
What is emotional trigger
A client reports poor sleep, irritability, missed meetings, and increased stress. Name at least two warning signs.
What is Missed meetings, stress, irritability, poor sleep
A craving hits while youre alone at home. Name two healthy actions you could take within the next hour
What are some reasonable recovery-oriented responses
A client has three problems: no transportation, high stress, and isolation. Which should be addressed first?
What is the issue creating the greatest immediate relapse risk?
Why is it important to recognize relapse before substance use occurs
Because relapse begins before the actual use event.
Name two triggers that together might create a higher relapse risk than either one alone
stress and isolation or loneliness and cravings, financial stress and poor sleep, etc.
Which is more dangerous: One major trigger or several smaller triggers occurring at the same time?
What are multiple triggers occurring together
you rate your craving as an 8out of 10. What should happen first: make the craving disappear or ensure your safety and support
What is ensuring safety and support?
list the five steps of problem solving
What is to identify the problem, brainstorm solutions, evaluate options, choose a solution, and review results
You notice poor sleep, isolation, cravings, and skipped meetings. What should your prevention plan include immediately?
Increased support, meeting attendance, contacting supports, counseling, coping strategies