Recovery Basics
This 12-step program is one of the most widely known for people recovering from alcohol use
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Taking a walk, deep breathing, or journaling are examples of this
healthy coping skills
people, places, and things that lead to thoughts of using are called this
triggers
This practice involves focusing on the present without judgement
mindfulness
Writing down coping skills and emergency contacts in one place is creating this plan
a relapse prevention plan
This phrase means avoiding all mind-altering substances
Abstinence
Social support
what does HALT stand for
hungry, angry, lonely, tired
This emotion is sometimes called the "relapse emotions" if it builds up unaddressed
anger
The three stages of relapse are "emotional", "mental" and ______
physical
This is often called your "why" for staying sober
Motivation (or purpose)
Cognitive restructuring or reframing
One strategy to ride out a craving without giving in
Urge Surfing (delay/distraction)
learning how to calm yourself during panic or stress is building this type of skill
emotional regulation skills
This happens before relapse and is a warning sign that recovery needs attention
This key recovery tool involves talking openly about struggles in a safe group
Group Therapy
Exercise helps reduce stress because it increases these "feel good" brain chemicals
endorphins
Stress, depression, or boredom are example of this type of trigger
internal triggers
The chemicals in your brain that affect mood, like serotonin and dopamine, are called this
neurotransmitters
What does "play the tape through" mean
Thinking about the consequences of using, looking at the most likely scenario
What are three positives about your team right now?
Groups must give three positives about their team
A short, intense desire to use that usually passes in a period of time
Craving
What is the goal of being in New Perspectives?
To learn how to cope with life stressors and learn coping skills without the use of mind-altering substances
A relapse doesn't erase all progress. Instead, it can be use as this type of experience
A learning opportunity (growth mindset)