Anger and communication
An emotional response to frustration, hurt, or perceived injustice.
Anger
Sights, sounds, smells, tastes, or physical sensations that remind a person of past substance use and may lead to cravings. These are triggered through the five senses.
Sensory Triggers
Identifying and working toward specific objectives.
Goal Setting
Physical or emotional tension caused by life demands.
Stress
Acknowledging feelings without trying to avoid them.
Acceptance
Fully paying attention to and understanding another person.
Active Listening
People, places, things, situations, or events outside of a person that increase the desire to use alcohol or drugs. These triggers come from the environment.
External Triggers
Taking responsibility for one's actions and recovery.
Accountability
An event or situation that creates stress.
Stressor
Recognizing one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Self-Awareness
Respectfully expressing thoughts, feelings, and needs.
Assertive Communication
Thoughts, feelings, emotions, or physical sensations that occur within a person and create an urge to use alcohol or drugs. These triggers come from inside rather than from the environment.
Internal Triggers
A personal dedication to recovery efforts.
Commitment
Activities that support physical, mental, and emotional health.
Self-Care
Managing emotions in a healthy way.
Emotional Regulation
Failing to express thoughts or needs directly.
Passive Communication
A healthy strategy for managing stress or cravings.
Coping Skill
A written strategy for maintaining recovery goals.
Recovery Plan
The ability to recover from adversity.
Resilience
An emotional response to perceived danger or threat.
Fear
Expressing needs in a hostile or threatening manner.
Aggressive Communication
Deliberately staying away from triggers.
Avoidance Strategy
People who encourage healthy recovery behaviors.
Support System
Emotional and physical exhaustion from prolonged stress.
Burnout
An unpleasant feeling such as anger, fear, guilt, or shame
Negative Emotion