TYPES OF LIVING ENVIRONMENTS
Living with no roommates and minimal accountability
What is independent living?
Why structure is helpful early in recovery
What is reduced relapse risk?
People from your past who used with you
What are people triggers?
Saying no to unsafe situations supports this
What is recovery?
Removing substances from the home supports this
What is safety?
A shared living space with peers focused on sobriety and accountability
What is sober living?
Too much freedom early in recovery can lead to this
What is increased risk or overwhelm?
Places associated with past substance use that may increase cravings or relapse risk.
What are environmental triggers?
Boundaries protect your sobriety from this
What is stress or chaos?
A plan for cravings is called this
What is a coping plan?
A program that helps people practice recovery skills with support after leaving a higher level of care
What is a step down program
House rules help create this
What is accountability?
Unstructured time that increases relapse risk
What is downtime?
A healthy response to peer pressure
What is assertive communication?
Calling someone before using is an example of this
What is active coping?
A recovery living arrangement that involves residing with relatives while managing emotional stressors and interpersonal dynamics.
What is family living?
A daily routine supports this recovery skill
What is stability?
Emotions like anger, loneliness, or boredom
What are emotional triggers?
Living with others requires this skill
What is conflict management?
Replacing old routines with healthy ones builds this
What is recovery stability?
A recovery environment where house rules, peer accountability, and structure are required
What is a recovery residence?
Choosing freedom before skills are built can result in this
What is relapse?
Community situations that require a plan or coping skill to stay sober
What are high risk situations
Weak boundaries often lead to this
What is relapse risk?
What to do when relapse thoughts increase
What is reach out for support?