Triggers
This is something that can cause a craving or urge to use.
What is a trigger?
Taking deep breaths during stress is an example of this kind of coping skill.
What is a relaxation technique?
True or False: A healthy escape is meant to replace dealing with your problems.
What is False?
Professionalism starts with showing respect for this person first.
What is yourself?
This is the first step in the 12 Steps.
What is admitting powerlessness over addiction?
Hearing a certain song that reminds you of using is an example of this type of trigger.
What is an environmental trigger?
This coping skill involves writing down your thoughts to process emotions.
What is journaling?
Fishing, hiking, and drawing are examples of these.
What are healthy escapes/hobbies?
Showing up on time is an example of this professional trait.
What is reliability or punctuality?
A common relapse prevention acronym: People, Places, and ______.
What are Things?
Name two emotional triggers that can lead to relapse.
What are stress, anger, loneliness, sadness, etc.?
Talking to a sponsor or peer when stressed is an example of this.
What is seeking support?
Share one healthy escape you personally use and why it helps you.
(Open answer for group)
True or False: Professionalism only matters at work.
What is False?
This type of support group is widely available and uses the 12-step model.
What is AA or NA?
This acronym stands for four common triggers: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
What is HALT?
Exercise is considered this type of coping skill.
What is a physical coping skill?
Practicing mindfulness helps make your healthy escape more effective by doing this.
What is keeping you present/in the moment?
Give an example of how professionalism can support your recovery.
(Open, example: Better relationships, respect, responsibility, etc.)
Long-term recovery is not about perfection but about this.
What is progress?
A way to identify your personal triggers before they turn into cravings.
What is journaling or self-reflection?
Name three coping skills you can use when experiencing a craving
What are calling a friend, walking, mindfulness, prayer, grounding, etc.?
This happens when you do even a healthy escape too much and avoid responsibilities.
What is unhealthy avoidance, imbalance, or escape?
Not gossiping about peers and handling problems directly shows this professional quality.
What is integrity?
This is what you call it when someone stops using drugs/alcohol but doesn’t change their behaviors.
What is being a "dry drunk"?