Why Support Matters
Name all four types of social support.
Emotional, Informational, Instrumental, and Companionship
What type of support involves feeling understood and cared about?
Emotional support
What type of support includes advice and guidance?
Informational support
What type of support involves practical help with daily needs?
Instrumental support
What type of support involves spending time with others?
Companionship support
What does substance use often increase over time, even if it temporarily numbs pain?
Isolation
Building support systems requires what two things?
Time and effort
What is it called when someone lacks support in certain areas?
Gaps in support
What is one step to build a healthier support system?
Joining groups, being honest, or reaching out
True or False: One person can meet all your support needs.
False
Recovery works in the opposite direction of isolation by doing what?
Rebuilding relationships and creating healthy connections
Name one thing emotional support can reduce.
Shame, guilt, or loneliness
Name one professional who provides informational support.
Therapist, case manager, or medical provider
Name one form of instrumental support.
Childcare, financial help, housing help, or paperwork assistance
Companionship helps reduce what common relapse trigger?
Boredom
Name one way supportive relationships help in recovery.
Encouragement, guidance, accountability, or reducing loneliness
Give one example of a person who can provide emotional support.
Friends, family, peers, or therapists
What kind of issues might informational support help with besides recovery?
Employment, housing, or legal issues
Why is instrumental support especially important early in recovery?
It helps rebuild stability
What does companionship help people rediscover in recovery?
Enjoyment and connection without substances
What do strong support systems improve besides recovery outcomes?
Mental health and stress levels
What makes emotional support especially powerful during difficult moments?
Knowing someone cares
Informational support provides knowledge and what else?
Direction
Where can instrumental support come from?
Family, friends, case managers, or community programs
Name one activity that counts as companionship support.
Hobbies, social events, time with friends or family