Relapse
Relapse is a Process that involves a series of
Decisions
triggers are what?
people places things and emotions
what is an external trigger?
includes events, places, things, or specific times that you associate using with
to get these points what times does group start?
1:00 PM
what is the easiest way not to experience triggers?
Avoid them
List three relapse warning signs?
Isolation
depression
wishful thinking
easily angered
stop going to treatment and/or meetings
lying
self pity
thoughts of using
Triggers automatically lead to________ about substance use.
Thoughts
what are sensory triggers?
related to the senses of sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch
they are sensations that remind you of using
provide one compliment to each person on your team and it cannot be about appearance
If you complimented about any appearances you lose the points
When is it easiest to stop triggers from leading to cravings?
As soon as you're triggered
Addiction can make people feel that if they stop for a few days or weeks their problems are over?
True or False
True
Thoughts about substance use lead to __________.
Cravings
To maintain your sobriety you need to be able to ________ personal triggers.
Identify
When group is in session when should you go to the bathroom?
On scheduled break(s)
What is the best relapse prevention technique?
Avoid high risk triggers altogether
what does a healthy recovery require?
Changing: people, places, and things
______________ can lead to relapse.
Cravings
some triggers such as specific days of the week certain times of day or specific feelings cannot be avoided. These triggers can be __________ by engaging in a healthy activity to counter affect the trigger.
Interrupted
what is peer support?
Sometimes to avoid high risk triggers requires making _______ to your environment or lifestyle.
changes
__________ __________ techniques will help you learn new ways of coping with cravings and develop new skills to prevent relapse.
relapse prevention
what is an internal trigger?
emotional state that you might experience before, during, or after substance use
If you want to be able to stop triggers from causing a craving you need to be able to __________ about them.
Talk
Who is on your treatment team?
Individual therapist
Group counselor
Housing Staff
Medical Staff
Case Manager
Life changes that support recovery could include what?
attending meetings
getting a sponsor
making new friends
avoiding using people, places, and things
disposing of drugs/alcohol/paraphernalia.
setting boundaries