Recovery Basics
This term means a return to substance use after a period of abstinence or reduced use.
What is relapse?
Calling, texting, or talking with someone supportive is an example of this coping skill.
What is reaching out/using support?
This neurotransmitter/chemical makes us feel joy or excitement.
What is dopamine?
This feeling often shows up as worry, fear, or restlessness.
What is anxiety?
A daily commitment often repeated in early recovery: “One day at a ___.”
What is time (or “one day at a time”)?
HALT reminds us to check in when Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or ___.
What is tired?
This area of the brain is in charge of impulse control, reasoning, and logic.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
Naming emotions instead of acting on them builds this skill.
What is emotional regulation?
This recovery approach focuses on progress over perfection and reducing harm.
What is harm reduction?
This grounding skill focuses attention on the five senses to reduce cravings or anxiety.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique?
What is neuroplasticity?
Deep breathing helps calm this body system.
What is the nervous system?
The chronic disease model of addiction describes SUD as a condition affecting this organ.
What is the brain?
Saying “no” clearly and respectfully is an example of this communication skill.
What is assertive communication?
This response prepares the brain and body to deal with danger.
What is fight or flight?
The ability to bounce back from stress or setbacks is called this.
What is resilience?
This stage of change involves actively modifying behavior and environments to support recovery.
What is the action stage?
Identifying people, places, and emotions that increase risk is called finding your ___.
What are triggers?
When stressed, this hormone is often released.
What is cortisol?
Using substances to avoid feelings is an example of this unhelpful coping strategy.
What is avoidance?