Triggers and Cravings
The best way to deal with triggers - but not always possible...
What is "AVOID"?
This coping skill involves slowly breathing with your abdominal muscles
What is DIAGHRAGMATIC BREATHING?
Most twelve step programs have this many steps
What is TWELVE
This staff member likes South Park Mexican
Who is Larry?
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?
Kim's Favorite STD
What is SYPHILLIS?
This recovering addict / alcoholic sure can play 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
This staff member loves Chinese food
Who is Katrina?
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?
Carlos came from this city
What is Chicago
This musician had a methadone overdose in 2007
Who is Eminem?
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 staff member owned a newspaper
Who is Peggy?
This actor left no cauldron unturned in his search for sobriety
Who is Daniel Radcliffe?