Triggers
What is a trigger?
Anything that causes thoughts, cravings, or urges to use.
What is a coping skill?
A healthy way to manage stress, emotions, or cravings.
What is a relapse?
Returning to substance use after a period of abstinence.
What does AA stand for?
Alcoholics Anonymous.
"One Day at a ____."
Time.
Name two common triggers.
People, places, emotions, stress, boredom, celebrations, money, etc.
Name one healthy coping skill.
People, places, emotions, stress, boredom, celebrations, money, etc.
What should you do if you're having cravings?
Reach out for support, use coping skills, attend a meeting, avoid triggers.
What does NA stand for?
Narcotics Anonymous.
"Keep It ____."
Simple.
True or False: Triggers disappear once someone stops using.
False.
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Name one warning sign of relapse.
Isolation, dishonesty, skipping meetings, increased cravings, hanging around old friends, poor self-care.
What is the First Step?
"We admitted we were powerless over our addiction/alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable."
"Easy Does ____."
It.
What is the difference between an internal and external trigger?
Internal = thoughts, feelings, emotions. External = people, places, things.
Why is exercise helpful in recovery?
Reduces stress, improves mood, improves physical health, and can reduce cravings.
Why is honesty important in recovery?
Honesty helps build accountability and prevents secrets from growing.
What is a sponsor?
A person with recovery experience who guides someone through the steps & recovery process.
"Let Go and Let ____."
God.
Name three healthy ways to cope with triggers.
Call support, attend a meeting, exercise, journal, pray/meditate, talk to a counselor, use grounding skills.
Name five healthy coping skills.
Any five healthy coping skills.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
A written plan that identifies triggers, warning signs, coping skills, and support systems.
Name three things people commonly do at meetings.
Share, listen, get support, work the steps, find a sponsor, celebrate clean/sober time, help others.
What does the slogan "Progress, Not Perfection" mean?
Recovery is about making progress and positive changes, not being perfect. Mistakes happen, but what matters is continuing to move forward.