Opioids Facts
Triggers/Cravings
Healthy Living
Recovery Tools
Hope/Resilience
100

What brain chemical do opioids primarily affect?

Dopamine

100

Name one internal trigger.

  • Stress, sadness, anger
100

Why is sleep important in recovery?

  • Restores brain and body function
100

What does “sponsor” mean in 12-step programs?

  • A mentor in recovery
100

What’s one personal strength that supports recovery?

  • Persistence, creativity, empathy
200

Name one short-term effect of opioid use

Euphoria, drowsiness, pain relief

200

Name one external trigger

  • People, places, paraphernalia
200

Name one healthy food that supports recovery.

  • Fruits, vegetables, lean protein
200

What’s one benefit of group therapy?

  • Peer support, shared learning
200

: What’s one way to practice gratitude?

  • Daily gratitude list
300

What is the term for needing more of a drug to get the same effect?

  • Tolerance
300

What is “urge surfing”?

  • Riding out a craving without acting on it
300

What type of exercise reduces stress and boosts mood?

  • Aerobic exercise
300

What’s the purpose of journaling in recovery?

Self-reflection and insight

300

What’s one example of resilience?

Bouncing back after relapse

400

Which medication blocks opioid receptors and prevents relapse?

  • Naltrexone
400

What’s one coping skill for cravings?

  • Deep breathing, calling a support person, distraction
400

What’s one benefit of daily structure?

Reduces idle time and relapse risk

400

What’s one skill taught in CBT?

  • Challenging negative thoughts
400

What’s one value that can guide recovery?

  • Honesty, responsibility, compassion
500

What is the medical term for the body’s reaction when opioids are stopped suddenly?

  • Withdrawal
500

What’s the first step in managing a craving?

  • Recognize and name it
500

Name one mindfulness practice.

  • Meditation, grounding, body scan
500

What’s one benefit of medication-assisted treatment (MAT)?

  • Reduces cravings and withdrawal
500

What’s one vision for your future self in recovery?

  • Stable job, healthy relationships, peace of mind
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