Triggers and Cravings
The best way to deal with triggers - but not always possible...
What is "AVOID"?
This coping skill involves slowly breathing with you your abdominal muscles
What is DIAGHRAGMATIC BREATHING?
Most twelve step programs have this many steps
What is TWELVE
Replacing one addiction for another is known as __________
CROSS-ADDICTION
This celebrity is sometimes in and sometimes out - and seems obsessed with Tigers....
Who is Charlie Sheen?
These will normally last 5 to 7 minutes if not entertained
What is a CRAVING?
This is used to calm yourself down by using your words
What is SELF-SOOTHING?
This recovery support group was began by a doctor and a businessman
What is ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS?
I't's important to let this medical professional know you are in recovery
What is a DOCTOR?
This recovering addict / alcoholic sure can plat the piano
Who is ELTON JOHN?
A trigger is any person, place, thing, emotion, or circumstance which triggers this
What is a Craving
Forcing yourself to do something small or getting some sunshine sometimes helps with this mental health disorder
What is DEPRESSION?
True or false - Narcotics anonymous only helps drug addicts and refers alcoholics to AA
FALSE
Relapse is more of a _______________ than an event
What is PROCESS?
This musician was BORN THIS WAY
Who is LADY GAGA?
This type of trigger comes from within
What is an INTERNAL CRAVING?
Sometimes coloring or writing will help with this condition which is closely related to stress
What is anxiety
This recovery support system is faith based
What is CELEBRATE RECOVERY?
Suboxone and Neltrexone help with __________
What are cravings?
This actor jus wanted to find some FREEDOM
Who is Mel Gibson?
This strategy for dealing with a craving entails thinking past the first drink or drug
What is PLAYING THE TAPE TO THE END?
Telling yourself positive things is known as using ______
What is AFFIRMATIONS?
This recovery support group serves primarily meth addicts
What is Crystal Meth Anonymous
This is behaving in the way you really want to become
WHAT IS FAKE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT?
This renowned actor had a serial addiction
Who is Anthony Hopkins?