Understanding Addiction
This is when someone needs more of a substance to feel the same effect.
Tolerance.
Taking slow breaths in and out to calm your body is called
Deep Breathing
Feeling very sad or losing interest in activities for long periods may be a sign of this condition.
Depression
Being pressured to use a substance by friends is called
Peer pressure
People like family, friends, or mentors who help you stay on track are part of this.
Support System
This happens when someone feels sick or uncomfortable after stopping a substance.
Withdrawal
This coping skill involves talking to someone you trust about what you’re feeling.
Seeking Support
Excessive worry, nervousness, or fear about everyday situations is called this.
Anxiety
Friends who support positive decisions and respect your boundaries are called this type of influence.
Positive influence
A short-term or long-term goal someone sets while working on recovery.
Recovery goal
This part of the brain is responsible for decision making and impulse control and is still developing in teens.
Prefrontal cortex
Writing your thoughts and feelings in a notebook is this coping skill.
Journaling
Getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and exercising are examples of this type of care.
Self-Care
Having clear limits about what you will or won’t do is called setting these.
Boundaries
These structured meetings allow people to share experiences and support each other in recovery.
Support groups
These are things like stress, certain people, or places that make someone want to use substances.
Triggers
Physical activities like running, walking, or sports help improve mood by releasing these “feel-good” chemicals.
Endorphins
This term describes the ability to bounce back from difficult situations.
Resilience
Thinking about the good and bad results before making a decision is called this.
Decision making
Calling someone you trust when you feel triggered is an example of this recovery strategy.
Reaching out for help
This term describes returning to substance use after trying to stop.
Relapse
This coping strategy means pausing and noticing your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judging them.
Mindfulness
A trained professional you can talk to about mental health or substance use issues.
Therapist/counselor
This life skill helps you say what you need clearly and respectfully.
Assertive communication
A written plan someone creates to identify triggers and coping strategies to stay sober.
Relapse Prevention Plan