Definitions
Tolerance
Needing more of a substance to get the same effect.
Self-assessment
The process of looking at your own thoughts, feelings, and actions to understand yourself better.
Trigger
Telling the truth to yourself and others about your feelings and actions.
Coping skills
Healthy ways to deal with stress, emotions, or cravings.
Healthy habit
A positive routine that helps you stay well, like eating right or sleeping enough.
Addiction
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, like alcohol or drugs.
Strengths
Positive qualities or abilities that help you succeed or recover.
Social trigger
Situations with friends, parties, or peer pressure that make you want to use.
Support system
People you can count on for help, like friends, family, or counselors.
Exercise
Physical activity that helps reduce stress and improve mood.
Withdrawal symptoms
Uncomfortable physical or emotional feelings that happen when someone stops using a substance.
Areas for improvement
Parts of yourself or your behavior that you want to work on or change.
Emotional trigger
Feelings like sadness, anger, or boredom that make you want to use.
Deep breathing
A relaxation technique that helps you calm down when stressed.
Hobby
An activity you enjoy that keeps you busy and focused on positive
Neurotransmitters
Chemicals in the brain that help send messages and affect feelings and actions
Warning signs
Clues that you may be headed toward relapse or need help.
Avoidance
Staying away from people, places, or things that might make you want to use.
Group sharing
Talking about your feelings or experiences with others in a safe space.
Positive goals
Things you want to achieve that help you stay on track in recovery.
Reverse tolerance
Experiencing stronger effects from a substance even when using less of it.
Honesty
Telling the truth to yourself and others about your feelings and actions.
Coping with triggers
Using skills or support to handle situations that make you want to use.
Learning new skills
Trying new ways to handle stress or difficult situations.
Starting a new habit
Making a plan to add a healthy routine to your life.