Recovery & Relapse Prevention
Daily Life
Mental Health
Relationship Boundaries
Coping Skills
100

What is a trigger?

Something that increases the desire or urge to use, such as a person, place, emotion, memory, or situation.

100

Name two things that are important for maintaining a healthy daily routine.

Sleep, nutrition, hygiene, medication management, exercise, appointments, structure

100

Finish the next few words OR name the song and artist.

"Isn't she lovely..."

"Isn't she wonderful?
Isn't she precious?
Less than one minute old"

Isn't She Lovely — Stevie Wonder

100

What is a boundary?

A limit you set around what you are comfortable with and what you will or will not participate in.

100

Name one healthy coping skill you could use when stressed.

Meditation 

Breathing 

Talking to a friend/sponsor/therapist 

Working out 

Journaling

200

True or False: A relapse always happens suddenly without warning.

False. Relapse can often involve warning signs such as isolation, increased stress, romanticizing past use, stopping healthy routines, or reconnecting with people/places associated with use.

200

True or False: Getting enough sleep can support emotional regulation and recovery.

True

200

True or False: Having a negative thought does not automatically make the thought true.

True

200

True or False: Setting a boundary means controlling another person's behavior.

False

200

Which is generally more helpful?

A. Avoid every uncomfortable emotion
B. Acknowledge the emotion and use a healthy coping strategy

B. Acknowledge the emotion and use a healthy coping strategy

300

Name three things you could do when experiencing a strong craving.

  • Call someone supportive
  • Leave the triggering environment
  • Distract yourself
  • Exercise/walk
  • Attend a meeting/group
  • Practice grounding
  • Remind yourself of consequences
  • Use a coping skill
300

You're transitioning out of PHP and suddenly have several hours of free time every day. Why can this be risky?

Unstructured time can increase boredom, isolation, cravings, impulsivity, and opportunities to return to old behaviors.

300

What does "emotion regulation" mean?

Being able to recognize, manage, and respond to emotions in healthy ways rather than reacting impulsively.

300

What movie has the famous line, 

"May the Force be with you"?

Star Wars 

300

Name five healthy coping skills in 30 seconds.

This one can be a race between teams.

  • Deep breathing – Slow your breathing to calm your body and reduce stress.
  • Physical activity – Walk, stretch, exercise, or do something active to release tension.
  • Talk to someone supportive – Call a friend, family member, sponsor, therapist, or peer.
  • Grounding techniques – Use your senses to bring yourself back to the present moment, such as the 5-4-3-2-1 technique.
  • Distraction/healthy activities – Listen to music, draw, watch a show, cook, clean, play a game, or engage in a hobby.
400

What is the difference between a trigger and a craving?

A trigger is something that activates thoughts, emotions, or urges related to use. A craving is the desire or urge to use.

400

Name three areas you should consider when creating a healthy weekly schedule.

  • Work/school
  • Treatment
  • Sleep
  • Exercise
  • Meals
  • Appointments
  • Social support
  • Hobbies
  • Recovery meetings
  • Personal time
400

Someone thinks:

"I messed up today, so I'm a complete failure."

What thinking pattern might this represent?

All-or-nothing thinking/overgeneralization.

400

Give an example of a healthy boundary in recovery.

"I'm not comfortable being around people who are using, so I'm going to leave."

400

Who is famous for the song "Baby"?

Hint:  "You know you love me, I know you care. Just shout whenever, and I'll be there"

Justin Bieber

500

Scenario:
You're having a terrible day. You haven't used, but you're thinking, "One time wouldn't hurt. I deserve it." 

What are three warning signs you notice in this situation?

  • Rationalizing
  • Romanticizing substance use
  • Emotional distress
  • "Just one time" thinking
  • Increased craving
  • Difficulty thinking about consequences 
500

500

Scenario:

You wake up late, skip breakfast, miss your appointment, don't take care of your hygiene, and spend the rest of the day isolated.

Identify three areas of daily living that could be improved.

  • Time management/structure – Waking up on time and following a daily schedule.
  • Self-care/hygiene – Showering, getting dressed, brushing teeth, etc.
  • Nutrition/health – Eating regular, balanced meals instead of skipping breakfast.
  • Appointments/responsibilities – Attending scheduled appointments and following through with commitments.
  • Social connection – Avoiding isolation and reaching out to supportive people.
500

What's the difference between responding and reacting?

Reacting is often immediate and driven by emotion or impulse. Responding involves pausing, considering options, and choosing how to act.

500

What are three characteristics of a healthy support system?

  • Respectful
  • Honest
  • Encouraging
  • Reliable
  • Nonjudgmental
  • Supports recovery
  • Respects boundaries
500

If your future self could send you one text message on your hardest recovery day, what would it say?

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