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Triggers & Coping
Recovery Basics
life in recovery
substance knowledge
Motivation & Mindset
100


  • This type of trigger comes from emotions like guilt, shame, or anger.


internal triggers 

100


  • This is often considered the “hidden step” between admitting powerlessness and taking action.


willingness 

100


  • Getting a job, budgeting money, and paying bills builds this.


responsibilities 

100


  • This concept explains why people need more of a drug over time to get the same effect.


tolerance 

100

writing down goals helps build this?

Motivtation

200


  • A trigger that comes from things like certain people, locations, or situations.


external trigger 

200


  • This concept means aligning your actions with your values in sobriety.


integrity 

200


  • This is the long-term process of growth and change in recovery.


personal development 

200


  • This brain chemical linked to pleasure is heavily affected by drug use.


dopamine

200

"one day at a time" reminds us to focus on this 

the present 

300


  • This long-term strategy reduces triggers by making your environment healthier.


relapse prevention planning 

300


  • This type of recovery focuses not just on addiction, but on mental, emotional, and spiritual health.


holistic recovery 

300


  • Exercise, healthy eating, and sleep help with this type of recovery.


physical health 

300


  • This opioid is stronger than morphine and responsible for many overdoses.


fentanyl

300

believing you can succeed is called this?

self confidence 

400


  • A strong craving often lasts about this long if not acted on.


15-30mins 

400


  • This is the spiritual principle behind Step 1.


Surrender 

400


  • The opposite of instant gratification, this skill helps maintain long-term recovery.


delayed gratification

400


  • This part of the brain is most impacted by addiction and controls decision-making.


prefrontal cortex

400

practicing gratitude helps shift what?

your mindset 

500


  • HALT stands for these four things to avoid.



  • Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?


500


  • This principle says recovery is not about perfection, but about this.


Progress 

500

trust in relationships is rebuilt through this?

Consistency 

500


  • This is the difference between physical dependence and addiction.



  • dependence is the body adapting, addiction is compulsive behavior despite harm?


500

this phrase means putting consistent effort into your recovery?

doing the work