Relapse Prevention
A sober person who stands by you in recovery
What is support system?
Specific triggers: People, places, things, activities
What are external triggers?
Talking, listening, sharing, expressing
What is communication?
Physical sensations as a result of stopping substance use
What are withdrawal symptoms?
These two costumes are the most popular amongst boys and girls.
Hint: Peach and Spiderman
What are princess and superheroes?
Deep breathing, grounding, counting to 10, etc.
What are coping skills?
Specific triggers: Negative emotions, positive emotions, and thoughts
What are internal triggers?
Setting priorities, planning your schedule, making the most of your time.
What is time management?
Suboxone, Vivitrol, and Methadone are all part of this kind of treatment
What is medication assisted treatment?
Halloween is the second largest commercial holiday in the country. This holiday holds the number one spot.
What is Christmas?
Staying busy in recovery decreases this:
What is boredom?
Ways to manage triggers
What are thought stopping techniques?
Identify the problem, gather information, brainstorm solutions, weigh your choices, take action
What is decision making?
These impact the recovery process and can mess with your mind and can also be triggers
What are thoughts, emotions, and behaviors?
Every 19 years there is this kind of moon on Halloween.
Hint: What kind of moon do werewolves howl to?
What is a full moon?
A sequence that explains how triggers and thoughts can increase use
What is the trigger-thought-craving-use cycle?
This can affect your brain and cause cravings to occur
What is a trigger?
Relaxation, walking, healthy eating, proper sleep, setting aside "me" time, taking breaks, and rewarding yourself.
What is self-care?
Obstacles in early recovery includes friends who use, anger/irritability, substances in the home, boredom/loneliness, and special occasions
What are common challenges in recovery?
This is the projected most popular Halloween candy in 2024.
Hint: "It melts in your mouth, not in your hands' and was popular in WW2
What is M&M?
This is a reason why someone might relapse.
What is HALT?
A way to avoid old acquaintances from calling you
What is change your phone number?
Maintain limits with yourself and others, protecting your personal and emotional space, avoid negativity.
What is setting or maintaining boundaries?
A period in early recovery where difficulty with thoughts and emotions are caused by the healing process in the brain
What is the Wall?
This is the fear of Halloween
What is Samhainophobia?