Triggers
Provide two examples of internal triggers.
loneliness, anger, frustration, happiness, bored, excited
_____ __ _____ is used in place of the name of the drug you are talking about to prevent individuals from being triggered.
Drug of Choice (DOC)
Give an example of two healthy coping techniques that can be used to cope with a trigger.
Drawing, coloring, talking about it, journaling, etc.
True or False? A sober justification is your addiction telling you to not stay sober.
Provide two examples of an external trigger.
Without ________ about their addiction, most people who struggle with substance use would relapse.
Education
If triggers cannot be avoided, you will need to identify ways to ____ with them.
_________ the thought when it first begins prevents it from building into an overpowering craving.
Stopping/Interrupting
These types of triggers are described as the feelings or emotions that people can have before or during instances of using.
Internal Triggers
Two things you can do to prevent _______ is to learn and understand how it occurs and identify your warning signs.
Relapse
People are often ______ of many triggers for their substance use.
Unaware
The following statement is the example of a: ______ ___________
"I deserve this one hit, I have been sober for so long."
Relapse Justification
These types of triggers are are people, places, and things associated with drinking alcohol or using other drugs.
External triggers
Why do people fear talking or thinking about drugs or alcohol?
They think it might cause them to be triggered (or relapse).
A ______ is a person you can call, text, or reach out to when you are faced with a trigger.
_____ > _____ > _____ > _____ is the process of relapse.
Trigger > Thought > Craving > Use
This type of tool can help you list out triggers and their degree of association with use to explore safe/risky situations.
Trigger Chart
In the "Automatic Process" what comes after a trigger?
Thought
Identify one thought-stopping technique and model it for the group.
Relaxation, Snapping, On/Off Visualization, Counting Fingers, Exercise, Calling Someone, 12 Step Meeting