Triggers
Something that increases the urge to use substances.
What is a trigger?
A technique that involves focusing on your breathing.
What is deep breathing?
The first of the 12 Steps involves admitting this.
What is powerlessness over addiction?
Relapse often begins before substance use with emotional and mental changes. True or False?
What is True?
Anxiety and depression can affect this aspect of recovery.
What is sobriety/recovery?
HALT stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and this.
What is Tired?
Talking with a sponsor, therapist, or trusted friend is an example of this.
What is seeking support?
The person who guides and supports someone in a 12-step program.
What is a sponsor?
Having a written plan for managing cravings is called a ______ plan.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions can increase this.
What is the risk of relapse?
Seeing old drinking or drug-using friends may be considered this type of trigger.
What is a social trigger?
This mindfulness technique involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
Recovery meetings that focus on mutual support are often called these.
What are peer support meetings?
Calling a support person when struggling is an example of using this.
What is a recovery support network?
A professional who provides mental health counseling.
What is a therapist or counselor?
An unexpected stressful event can trigger this common response in recovery.
What is a craving?
Name one healthy activity that can reduce stress and cravings.
What is exercise, walking, journaling, meditation, or hobbies?
MAT stands for this type of treatment
What is Medication-Assisted Treatment?
The acronym HALT is often used as a tool for this.
What is relapse prevention?
This mental health practice involves noticing thoughts without reacting to them.
What is mindfulness?
Name two internal triggers.
What are emotions, thoughts, anxiety, depression, boredom, or stress?
This coping skill involves identifying and challenging unhealthy thoughts.
What is cognitive restructuring (CBT)?
Name one recovery support program besides AA.
What is NA, SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, Refuge Recovery, or CMA?
Name three warning signs of relapse.
What are isolation, skipping meetings, increased stress, dishonesty, romanticizing use, poor self-care, or negative thinking?
Name two healthy ways to manage anxiety.
What are exercise, meditation, deep breathing, therapy, journaling, or talking to supportive people?