WHAT IS RELAPSE PREVENTION?
Learning how to notice problems before you use again is called…
What is relapse prevention?
The first stage, where feelings and behaviors start to change, but you haven’t thought about using yet.
What is emotional relapse?
People, places, or things that make you want to use.
What are triggers?
Taking deep breaths or grounding yourself is called…
What is calming yourself?
This actor played Captain Jack Sparrow and talked about his struggles with addiction.
Who is Johnny Depp?
Problems like stress, sad feelings, or thinking about using happen before you actually use. These are called…
What are warning signs?
The second stage, where your mind is fighting: “I want to stay sober” vs. “I want to use.”
What is mental relapse?
Feeling this emotion a lot can make you want to use.
What is sad, stressed, or bored?
Writing in a notebook to understand your feelings is called…
What is journaling?
This singer said she got sober but still has fun.
Who is Demi Lovato?
Making a plan to stay safe before cravings get strong is called…
What is a prevention plan?
The last stage, when you actually use again.
What is physical relapse?
Being around old friends who use is this type of trigger.
What is an external trigger?
Calling a friend, sponsor, or support person when you feel cravings is called…
What is asking for help?
This superhero actor went from jail and courtrooms to Iron Man movies.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
Relapse doesn’t start with using—it starts with…
What are thoughts or feelings?
Planning to be around old friends who use is part of this stage.
What is mental relapse?
Thinking about using or remembering using is this type of trigger.
What is a mental trigger?
Walking away or doing something else when you feel like using is called…
What is distraction?
This comedian said he had to get help for his addictions before it got worse.
Who is Russell Brand?
Understanding your triggers helps you do this before you relapse.
What is stop it or prevent it?
Skipping meetings and avoiding help happens in this stage.
What is emotional relapse?
Big family gatherings or the holidays can be risky because they can cause this.
What is stress?
Planning fun sober things to do instead of using is called…
What is healthy activities?
This singer spent a lot of money on drugs but now performs sober.
Who is Elton John?