Triggers
What is a trigger, and why is it important to recognize it early in recovery?
A trigger is a situation, person, feeling, or thought that increases the urge to use; recognizing it early allows you to use coping skills before cravings escalate.
What is a coping skill?
A way to change or challenge unhelpful thoughts.
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable.
What is step one.
Being smart is not putting yourself in risky situations?
True
What is HALT ?
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
Name two physical signs that may indicate a craving is starting.
Examples: tight chest, restlessness, sweating, racing heart, stomach tension.
What is a social coping skill and why is it effective?
Reaching out to a support person; it reduces isolation and increases accountability.
Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
What is step 3.
Recovery is only for people with severe addictions?
False- Recovery is for anyone struggling with substance use, no matter the severity.
Who is the founder of AA?
Who is Bill W. and Dr. Bob.
What is the difference between a trigger and a craving?
A trigger is the situation or cue; a craving is the internal urge or desire that follows.
Why are emotional coping skills important in recovery?
They help process feelings instead of avoiding or numbing them with substances.
Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
What is step 5.
Addiction is just a failure of willpower or a choice.
False-Addiction is recognized as a chronic disease that impacts brain chemistry, though treatment involves active choices.
Who won the Oscar for best actor last night?
Who is Michael B. Jordan.
Why is boredom considered a high-risk trigger in recovery?
It lowers structure and increases rumination, which can lead to cravings and impulsive decisions.
Name one physical coping skill that can calm the nervous system.
Deep breathing, walking, stretching, cold water on face.
Made a searching and moral inventory of ourselves.
What is step 4
Coping skills should make stress disappear completely.
False — they reduce intensity and help you manage stress, not eliminate it.
Which Is The 2nd Largest Country In The World?
What is Canada.
What is one way to track patterns in your triggers over time?
Journaling, mood tracking, recovery apps, or discussing patterns in group or with a sponsor/therapist.
Why is it helpful to have multiple coping skills that you can utilize?
Different situations require different tools; having options increases success in managing stress and cravings.
Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.
What is step 8.
Post-acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS) can last up to two years.
True- (PAWS) typically lasts for 6 to 24 months as the brain recovers from addiction, though some individuals may experience symptoms for longer.
What common 4 legged animal never walks or trots?
What is a rabbit.