Scheduling & Structure
Why write down your schedule?
To avoid changing it.
What is a trigger?
Something linked to using.
Name one external trigger.
Any example (payday, people, places, etc.)
What is the first stage after stopping substances?
Withdrawal Stage.
What does "One Day at a Time' mean?
Focus on today.
Which brain makes the schedule?
What is the relapse sequence?
Name one internal trigger.
Any emotion (sadness, happiness, grief, frustration, boredom, etc.)
What is the "feel good" stage of recovery?
The Honeymoon stage.
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
Your schedule gives you what?
Structure.
What is "Relapse Justification"?
Excuses to use.
Where do internal triggers go?
Trigger Chart.
What is the tough stretch or 6 weeks to 4 months of recovery often referred to as?
The Wall.
Why have a sponsor?
Support and guidance.
What should you do if you can't follow your schedule?
Get more support.
What's the first step in stopping cravings?
Identify triggers.
What are low-risk situations called?
Safe situations.
Name one early recovery problem.
(Any example)
What does "Bring your body" mean?
Show up.
What type of scheduling can replace hourly scheduling?
Block scheduling.
Letting thoughts grow into cravings is what?
A choice.
Which emotion is a major relapse trigger?
Anger.
How do you "get through" The Wall stage?
Take it one day at a time.
What phrase means not to overthink?
Keep it simple.