Recovery Basics
What does the acronym SUD stand for?
What is Substance Use Disorder?
This type of breathing helps calm anxiety.
What is deep breathing?
The chemical in the brain most associated with pleasure and addiction.
What is dopamine?
A craving usually lasts how long if not acted on?
What is 15-30 minutes?
What is one reason exercise helps recovery?
What is it reduces stress and increases dopamine naturally?
What is the first step in a 12-step program?
What is admitting we are powerless over our addiction?
One way to challenge negative thoughts.
What is thought stopping, fact checking, or reframing?
Using more of a substance to get the same effect is called this.
What is tolerance?
Seeing someone use drugs is what kind of trigger?
What does self-care look like in recovery?
What is setting boundaries, eating well, getting rest, and asking for help?
What is the HALT acronym and why is it important?
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired — common relapse triggers?
What is grounding used for?
What is staying present and reducing anxiety or panic?
Cravings, mood swings, and sleep issues are signs of what phase in recovery?
What is early recovery or post-acute withdrawal?
A type of internal trigger related to emotions.
What is stress, anger, sadness, etc?
What does it mean to live “intentionally” in recovery?
What is making conscious choices that support your wellness and goals?
Why is honesty important in recovery?
What is it builds trust, accountability, and growth?
Journaling helps with this.
What is processing thoughts and emotions?
Substance use can often mask or worsen this kind of health issue.
What is a mental health disorder (e.g., depression, anxiety)?
Going to the same places where you used is an example of what type of trigger?
What is a high-risk situation or environmental trigger?
What is a recovery affirmation?
What is a positive statement used to reinforce your goals and values?
What is one benefit of daily reflection or check-ins?
What is staying accountable, managing emotions, seeing progress, and identifying potential issues early?
Listening to music, drawing, or painting are examples of this kind of coping.
What is dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder?
What is having both a mental health and substance use disorder?
What is the benefit of a "trigger journal"?
What is identifying patterns and planning for future challenges?
How can volunteering help recovery?
What is it gives purpose, boosts mood, and supports community connection?