Triggers
What is the term for a person, place, feeling, or situation that increases the risk of relapse?
Trigger
What coping skill involves taking slow, deep breaths to calm your body?
Deep breathing
What does the word recovery mean?
Living a healthy life without using substances (or maintaining sobriety).
What communication skill involves giving someone your full attention without interrupting?
Active listening
True or False: Conflict always leads to relapse.
False
Which emotion is a common trigger for relapse: happiness, anger, or excitement?
Anger
What is it called when you focus on your five senses to calm yourself during stress?
Grounding
What support person does many people in recovery contact when they are struggling?
Sponsor
What should you do before reacting when you're angry?
Pause or take a timeout
True or False: One poor decision always leads to a full relapse.
False
What is the name for thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that may occur before a relapse?
Warning signs
What coping skill involves talking to someone you trust about your feelings?
Reaching out to a support person
What type of meeting provides peer support for people in recovery?
Recovery meeting (AA, NA, SMART Recovery, etc.)
What type of communication allows you to express your needs respectfully while respecting others?
Assertive communication
True or False: Walking away from an argument can be a healthy coping skill.
True
What is one environmental trigger that can increase the risk of relapse?
Being around people, places, or things associated with past substance use
What relaxation technique involves tightening and relaxing different muscle groups?
Progressive muscle relaxation
What are the two main parts of a relapse prevention plan?
Identifying triggers and identifying healthy coping strategies.
What is the communication skill called when you repeat back what someone has said to make sure you understand them?
Reflective listening
True or False: If you experience cravings, it means your recovery is failing.
False
What is the process of returning to substance use after a period of sobriety called?
Relapse
What document lists your triggers, warning signs, coping skills, and support people?
Relapse Prevention Plan
What are the three stages of relapse?
Emotional, Mental, and Physical Relapse
What is the healthiest goal of conflict resolution?
To solve the problem respectfully while protecting relationships and recovery
True or False: A relapse can begin emotionally before a person actually uses substances.
True