Stages of Relapse
What are the three stages of relapse?
emotional, mental, and physical
This is a coping skill that involves writing down your feelings and emotions
Journaling
This is an important aspect of a healthy support system as it helps stay on track and stay committed to your sobriety and goals
Accountability
What does the acronym PAWS stand for?
Post-accute withdrawal syndrome
What is a strong mental desire for a substance
craving
What stage of relapse are you in if you use alcohol or other substances after a period of sobriety?
Physical
This coping skill involves relaxation and deep breathing
Meditation
This is one way to find new supports in your recovery and find others who have faced similar challenges
going to meetings/peer support groups
This is the the body's decreased response to a substance after repeated exposure
Tolerance
This is an external or internal stimuli that initiates a craving response when exposed to it
trigger
Mental
This is a useful coping skill that can typically help manage stress and anxiety as long as it is not triggering
Listening to music
Name three characteristics of a healthy relationship that supports relapse prevention
mutual respect, trust, communication, etc
This is someone who assists in your recovery and helps you work the 12 steps.
Sponsor
This is a mindfulness technique used to ride out a strong craving or impulse like a wave, rather than fighting it or giving in
urge surfing
In this stage of relapse, there is a war going on in your mind - part of you wants to use and part of you doesn't.
Mental
This coping skill can help you forget about your worries and focus on your body's movements
Exercise
You must set these in order to protect yourself from high-risk situations or unsupportive relationships
Boundaries
This acronym is used to remind you of the four most common stressors in recovery - reminds you to stop.
HALT
This is an event, emotion, place, or social setting that may increase the risk of relapse when exposed
hint: this is on your relapse prevention plan
high-risk situation
Starting to isolate, increased anxiety, and avoiding responsibilities are all examples of what stage of relapse?
Emotional
What is the act of taking care of your physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health?
Self-care
This is a type of support you can receive in recovery which offers care and guidance provided by trained, licensed or credentialed clinical experts to help you heal from substance use, mental health conditions, and trauma. (examples are doctors, therapists, peer support specialists)
professional support
This is the amount of meetings that is often recommended following treatment and to ensure success
90 in 90
This is a written, step by step guide that will help you recognize your early warning signs and high risk themes and identify coping skills and supports to utilize to maintain your sobriety and avoid relapse
Relapse prevention plan