Emotional Triggers
This negative emotion, often stemming from unresolved conflicts, can increase the risk of relapse.
What is Anger
Seeing this type of physical location, such as a bar, can act as a visual relapse trigger.
What is a high-risk location?
Neglecting this basic daily necessity, like eating or sleeping, can contribute to relapse.
What is self-care?
This distorted thought process, where one minimizes past consequences, can lead to relapse.
What is denial?
Ignoring this signal of the body, such as hunger or fatigue, can lead to relapse.
What are physical needs?
Feeling isolated or unloved can lead to this emotional state, a common relapse trigger.
What is loneliness?
This type of social event, often involving alcohol, can increase the risk of relapse.
What is a party?
This type of isolation, caused by avoiding others, can lead to a heightened risk of relapse.
What is social withdrawal?
Rehearsing old memories of substance use fondly is a trigger called this.
What is euphoric recall?
Pain without proper management can lead to seeking out substances, known as this trigger.
What is untreated pain?
This emotional state, characterized by excessive joy or excitement, can also be a trigger for relapse.
What is overconfidence?
Being exposed to this specific sensory input, like the smell of drugs, can provoke cravings.
What are familiar cues?
Engaging in risky situations without safeguards in place is known as this.
What is poor boundary setting?
Overthinking or constantly focusing on cravings is known as this mental state.
What is rumination?
Excessive energy or restlessness, often linked to mania, can act as this type of relapse trigger.
What is hyperactivity?
Reliving these traumatic experiences can heighten emotions and trigger a relapse.
What are flashbacks?
This category of individuals, known for encouraging substance use, can trigger relapse.
Who are old using friends?
Returning to this unhealthy habit, such as lying to loved ones, is a sign of relapse risk.
What are old patterns?
Believing one can control substance use again is an example of this cognitive distortion.
What is the illusion of control?
This physical sensation, linked to prolonged stress, can prompt relapse as a form of relief.
What is tension?
This mix of feeling overwhelmed and out of control is a common emotional relapse trigger.
What is stress?
Seeing or handling these items, like needles or bottles, can reignite cravings.
What are paraphernalia?
Failing to plan for challenges during recovery often leads to this situation.
What is being unprepared for triggers?
This negative thought pattern involves believing one’s recovery is doomed.
What is catastrophic thinking?
These bodily cues, triggered by hormonal changes or substance use, can mimic cravings.
What are physiological triggers?