Triggers
What is a trigger?
A person, place, feeling, situation, or a thought that increases an urge to use.
What are healthy ways to manage stress?
Breathing, walking, journaling, music, talking to someone. WHATEVER WORKS FOR YOU!
Name one resource / support
Trusted councilor, support group, recovery coach, peer, friend or family.
What is one small recovery goal you or your team has?
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This medication can reverse an opioid overdose.
Narcan (naloxone)
Name two common emotional triggers.
Stress, loneliness, anger, sadness, boredom etc.
What is grounding?
A way of focusing on what is present and what matters.
Why is asking for help a strength?
It builds connection and allows earlier support before problems grow.
What's the difference between a lapse and giving up?
A lapse is a return to use: it does not erase progress or require continued use.
These are physical or psychological symptoms that can occur when someone stops using a substance.
Withdrawal
What can you do if you unexpectedly encounter a trigger?
Pause, leave, call support, use a copping skill, or make a plan.
What to do when a craving hits?
How can you set a boundary?
Use a clear refusal, leave, seek support, create distance etc.
What do you do if you slip up?
Prioritize safety, seek medical help if needed, call a loved one or a trustworthy support, or seek treatment.
This drug slows down the central nervous system and impairs judgment.
Alcohol
Why can positive events be triggers?
Celebrations, overconfidence, or familiar social settings can activate triggers you may not realize.
What's urge surfing?
Noticing an urge to use without acting on it, allowing it to rise and fall.
What do I do if my supports aren't helping me anymore?
TRY SOMETHING NEW! DO NOT ISOLATE!!!
What makes a good relapse plan?
Early warning signs (triggers) coping skills, contacts, tools, and useful direction.
This drug can cause hallucinations and altered perceptions of time.
LSD