Urges and Cravings
This term describes a strong desire to use substances during recovery.
What is a craving?
Engaging in new hobbies and activities can help individuals in recovery combat this feeling.
What is boredom?
his term refers to failing to fulfill obligations at work, school, or home due to substance use.
What is neglect of responsibility?
This term describes the state of being separated from others, which can be detrimental during recovery.
What is isolation?
This term refers to emotions such as sadness, anger, or anxiety that can challenge recovery efforts.
What are negative feelings?
These internal or external cues can trigger cravings in individuals recovering from addiction.
What are triggers?
This practice involves focusing on the present moment and can reduce feelings of boredom in recovery.
What is mindfulness?
Maintaining this type of balance between work, leisure, and self-care is crucial in recovery to prevent neglecting responsibilities.
What is a healthy balance?
Participating in these group meetings can provide support and reduce feelings of isolation in recovery.
What are support groups?
This therapeutic technique involves expressing thoughts and emotions through writing, helping to process negative feelings.
What is journaling?
This neurotransmitter is often associated with the brain's reward system and plays a significant role in cravings.
What is dopamine?
Establishing this daily plan can provide structure and purpose, helping to alleviate boredom during recovery.
What is a routine?
Setting these can help individuals prioritize tasks and avoid neglecting important responsibilities.
What are goals?
Building this network of supportive individuals can help combat isolation during recovery.
What is a support network?
This relaxation technique involves focusing on breathing to manage stress and negative emotions.
What is deep breathing?
This therapeutic approach focuses on changing thought patterns to manage cravings and prevent relapse.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy?
Volunteering in the community can provide a sense of purpose and help mitigate this common challenge in recovery.
What is boredom?
This term describes the ability to manage one's time effectively, which is essential to prevent neglecting responsibilities.
What is time management?
This type of therapy focuses on improving communication and relationships to address isolation.
What is interpersonal therapy?
This type of therapy helps individuals understand and change their thought patterns to manage negative feelings.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy?
This term refers to the phenomenon where a single lapse leads to a full-blown relapse due to feelings of guilt and failure.
What is the Abstinence Violation Effect?
This term describes the tendency to engage in risky behavior in response to distress, which can be exacerbated by boredom.
What is negative urgency?
This cognitive process involves reflecting on one's actions and their consequences, helping to address neglect of responsibility.
What is self-reflection?
Engaging in these types of activities can help individuals connect with others and reduce isolation.
What are social activities?
This term describes the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's emotions, crucial for handling negative feelings in recovery.
What is emotional intelligence?