Relapse Prevention
Early Recovery
Change
Coping Skills
Misc.
100

Feelings, individuals, or situations that cause your brain to crave substances; if you are unaware of them they could be a factor for relapse. 

Triggers 

100

a powerful desire to use substances 

often perceived as "impulsive" and "uncontrollable"

craving

100

Describe the Roadmap to Recovery

*Stages that explain different parts of the recovery process


100

 A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique

Mindfulness 

100

A state of mind where you are thankful and taking notice of the good things in your life, rather than focusing on the bad

gratitude 

200

These thoughts are harmful in recovery and can be things we tell ourselves to talk us into using again

Relapse justification thoughts

bonus: 100pts to anyone willing to share a time when they had a justification thought

200

Someone who guides a newcomer through the process of 12-step groups  

sponsor 

200 bonus points for sharing what you know about sponsorship, what you like about the idea of it, and how a "bad" sponsor could affect recovery success.

200

What does the "Wall" Stage look like in the Roadmap to Recovery?

bonus question anyone can answer: describe your time in the wall stage

*third stage

*"normal" life; anhedonia; emotional swings; decreased ability to feel pleasure; "doctor shopping"; loss of motivation; secondary drug/alcohol use; breakdown of structure

200

The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress

self-care 

200

Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.

Denial

300

Believing in our ability so greatly that it can cause us setbacks or problems in relation to recovery and mental health

overconfidence

300

What are the physical symptoms experienced after detoxification that relate to the "bodily healing" from substance abuse?

Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms or (PAWS)


300

What "Stage of Change" fits the following description:

some awareness of the problem; thinking about pros/cons; some awareness of changing; going back and forth on willingness


Contemplation

300

Getting support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns


therapy or counseling

300

Name at least 3 reasons people use drugs/alcohol

To feel better (stress, depression, etc)

To feel good (socially, pleasure, relaxation)

Curiosity (peer pressure, seeking a thrill, etc) 

Fear of withdrawal (using to avoid feeling ill/dope sick/ hungover) ex: drinking as an "eye opener" 

400

What is the very first step in the eleven steps of the relapse process?

You have a change of attitude

*irritable; complaining about recovery activities; stop doing recovery activities...

400

What does the acronym HALT stand for?


Hungry 

Angry 

Lonely 

Tired 

400

Five possible PAWS symptoms are...

*irritability; stress sensitivity; fatigue; paranoia; difficulty concentrating; tremors; sleep issues; memory problems...

400

Doing or thinking about something different when you feel yourself being triggered to use substances

Opposite Action

400

What are the steps of DEARMAN?

D- Describe; E-Express; A- Assert; R-Reinforce; M-Mindful; A-Appear Confident; N-Negotiate

*For 200 bonus points, roleplay a DEARMAN script

500

 How could over commitment lead to relapse?  

This can lead to feeling overloaded and under pressure.

increased stress that promotes escapism 

encourages grandiosity and wishful thinking in high risk situations

recovery is not a race- it can set unrealistic expectations for recovery. 


500

Using another hobby, substance, or activity to replace or substitute feelings/results that you used to get from using 

cross addiction 

500

What are the five stages of change?

Pre-contemplation; Contemplation; Preparation; Action; Maintenance

Bonus: 100 points to identify which stage they are in and why

500

What are the pros and cons of "emotional release" as a coping skill? 

Pros: releases the pressure of overwhelming emotions 

Cons: cannot be done in every situation. some people might think you are acting crazy


500

Name 3 reasons that can influence whether or not a person becomes addicted

Genetics (family history) 

Age

Environmental factors (neighborhood, friends)

Gender 

Ethnicity