Relapse Prevention
This is an essential tool in relapse prevention that helps individuals identify and avoid situations where they might be tempted to use substances again.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
This type of technique helps manage cravings by focusing on breathing and staying present in the moment.
What is mindfulness?
Give the right or claim the right to do or have something; the “right” to do something
What is Entitled?
This person, often part of a therapy group, provides support and encouragement to help someone stay sober and work through challenges.
Who is a counselor?
This behavior involves the tendency to assume the worst possible outcome in every situation, even when evidence suggests otherwise.
What is catastrophizing?
These external events or environments can lead someone in recovery to think about using substances again, and learning to avoid them is part of relapse prevention.
What are triggers?
This is a strategy in which you talk to yourself positively to overcome negative thoughts or cravings.
What is positive self-talk?
an explanation that provides a rationale/reason or defends your point and/or behavior
What is Justification?
This person provides support and guidance to others on their journey to sobriety.
Who is a sponsor?
This ability allows someone to bounce back from setbacks or challenges, which is vital for staying sober after a relapse or difficult situation.
What is resilience?
This feeling, often triggered by stress or social pressure, can make someone in recovery more vulnerable to using substances again
What is craving?
This is an important boundary-setting technique that ensures someone expresses their needs clearly and says "no" when necessary to protect their recovery.
What is setting healthy boundaries?
an indirect way of expressing negative feelings, expressing negative feelings
What is Passive Aggressive?
This type of therapy involves group discussions, where individuals share experiences and strategies for overcoming addiction.
What is group therapy?
The brain's neurotransmitter that is often linked to addiction, reward, and pleasure.
What is dopamine?
A 12-step program commonly associated with addiction recovery that encourages support from others who understand the journey.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous?
This technique helps to relax the body by focusing on relaxing one muscle group at a time, which can help manage stress and reduce cravings.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
spiteful, mean, cruel, hurtful, unkind, unforgiving, bitter, disposed to seek revenge,
What is Vindictive?
A group of individuals who live together and provide one another with support to stay sober
What is a sober living house?
This is an effective way to communicate one's feelings, needs, and boundaries without attacking or blaming others
What is assertive communication?
This involves taking ownership for your behavior
What is accountability?
This type of coping skill helps a person develop a stronger sense of self-worth, often through affirmations or positive self-statements.
What is self-affirmation?
exploitation, scheming, devious management, especially for one’s own advantage
What is Manipulation?
This person helps an individual with finding housing, specializes in coordinating care, supporting recovery, and advocating for those with substance use issues.
Who is a case manager?
This term refers to a person's capacity to manage difficult emotions in a healthy way and stay focused on recovery goals.
What is emotional regulation?