Trigger Happy
This type of trigger comes from inside you, like an emotion or thought
What is an Internal trigger?
Taking slow deep breaths to calm yourself is an example of this type of coping skill.
What is relaxation or grounding?
This is the most commonly used legal substance in the US.
What is alcohol?
Dual diagnosis means a person has both a substance use disorder and this.
What is mental health disorder?
Increased irritability, skipping meetings, and isolating are examples of this stage of relapse.
What is emotional relapse?
This type of self-care focuses on maintaining positive relationships.
What is social self-care?
Feeling tired, angry, lonely, or hungry are warning signs known by this acronym.
What is HALT?
Writing down thoughts to process emotions is an example of this coping strategy.
What is journaling?
This brain chemical is most associated with the "reward" system activated by substance use.
What is dopamine?
PTSD stands for this.
What post-traumatic stress disorder?
This stage of relapse is when a person starts thinking about using again.
What is a mental relapse?
Settinglimits to protect time and energy is called this.
What are boundaries?
Seeing an old using friend would be an example of this kind of trigger.
What is an external trigger?
A support person you can call in times of stress is known as this.
What is a sober support or sponsor?
Withdrawal from this substance can be life-threatening without medical supervision.
What is alcohol or benzodiazepines?
Name on symptom of depression.
What is [loss of interest, sadness, fatigue, sleep changes]?
This is the final stage of relapse.
What is physical relapse?
Taking a warm bath, listening to music, or practicing yoga are examples of this.
What is relaxation or stress reduction?
The first step in managing a craving is often to do this.
What is recognize and acknowledge it?
This is a term for replacing a harmful habit with a healthy one.
What is a substitution?
This term for needing more of a substance to get the same effect.
What is tolerance?
This is a key element to long-term recovery in dual diagnosis.
What is also treating mental health disorders?
Making big life changes without support can increase this.
What is relapse risk?
Making sure to eat nutritious foods is part of this category of self-care.
What is physical self-care?
A craving usually peaks and fades within this amount of time if not acted upon.
What is 20-30 minutes?
This type of coping skill involves changing your focus until the urge passes.
What is distraction?
This is the term for the body adapting to the presence of a substance to get the same effect.
What is tolerance?
This is the mental health disorder most commonly linked with alcohol misuse.
What is depression?
These early changins in attitude or behavior can signal relapse long before actual use.
What are warning signs?
This type of self-care involves engaging in activities that bring you joy and fulfullment.
What is recreational self-care?
This is the 3-step process recommended for managing a craving without acting on it.
What is recognize the craving, use a coping skill, and reach out for support?