Relapse prevention
You should know these so that you don’t put yourself in risky situations
Triggers
This refers to the loss of ability to feel pleasure and is a common symptom of depressive disorders and substance use disorder. It is good to know that we may be experiencing this early in sobriety in order to remind yourself that it is temporary and wont last forever.
Anhedonia
This type of sober support group is based on the philosophy of Buddhist principles and involves meditation.
Refuge recovery
Keep your side of the street __________
Clean
Recovery is a journey not a _________
Destination
You do this this when you think about all of the consequences of using drugs or alcohol in order to avoid relapse.
Play the tape
This is medication you can take to better manage alcohol and opioid cravings
Naltrexone or Vivitrol
This type of sober support group uses a research based approach in order to combat addiction
SMART RECOVERY
Self management and recovery training
One drink is too many and a ________ _ ___ ______
Thousand is never Enough
Everyday is a gift that’s why we call it the _______
Present
This is a 4 letter acronym used to describe symptoms that can lower your defenses against relapse
HALT
Hungry Angry Lonely Tired
It is said that doing this can reduce stress, control anxiety, promote emotional health, lengthen attention span, enhance self awareness, may reduce age related memory loss, and help fight addiction. It is one form of mindfulness practice.
Meditation
This Type of sober support group is big on fellowship and involves having faith in a higher power.
12-Step program
sometimes you need to pick up the thousand pound __________
Phone
Acronym: SLIP
Sobriety Lost Its Priority
These are symptoms that can last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years that can lower your defenses against relapse if you are not mindful and working a program of recovery
PAWS
POST ACUTE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
Activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness. Doing this can reduce stress, lead to better sleep, improve mood, increase energy, build stronger immune system and help prevent relapse. It can also help provide structure to your day.
Exercise
If you’re ever struggling in your recovery and need support you should do this
Pick up the phone/ call someone/ ask for help
You can turn a cucumber into a pickle but you can’t _____ _ _______ ______ ____ _ ___________
Turn a pickle back into a cucumber
If your not working on your recovery, your working on your ________
Relapse
This teaches individuals to be more self aware in order to combat triggers. When we are self aware we are better able to cope with potential triggers in order to avoid relapse.
Mindfulness
This can help you process your feelings by expressing your thoughts and feeling on paper
Journaling
This is someone who can walk you through the 12 step program
Sponsor
We are only as sick as our ________
Secrets
Finish the following recovery prayer: God grant me the serenity to...
Accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference