Relapse Signs
This can be anything that causes cravings or urges to use substances, like people, places, emotions, or situations.
Trigger
This term refers to the state of being free from drugs or alcohol.
Sobriety
A powerful desire for something that usually passes.
Craving
Known in the recovery world as the opposite of addiction.
Connection
Progress not __________.
Perfection.
This is a warning sign or behavior that indicates someone is heading toward relapse, such as isolating or skipping meetings.
Red Flag
This mindset practice involves shifting focus from what you lack to appreciating the positive things in your life, helping you stay sober.
Gratitude
The process of when the body rids itself of a substance.
Detoxification
A routine of behaviour that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously
Habit
One day at ___ _____.
a time.
This relapse stage involves thinking about using again or fantasizing about past use.
Mental Relapse
This is one tool that helps manage cravings by focusing attention on the present moment, without judgment.
Mindfulness
This occurs when your body becomes used to a substance, requiring you to take more of it to feel the same effects.
Tolerance
This is a strategy or technique used to manage stress, cravings, or difficult emotions during recovery.
Coping Skill
Fake it till you _____ ______.
make it.
Feeling anxious, irritable, and overwhelmed are signs that someone might be experiencing this stage of relapse.
Emotional Relapse
These protective limits help reduce exposure to stress, people, or situations that might lead to relapse.
Boundaries
This is the process your body goes through when you stop using a substance, often causing symptoms like sweating, nausea, anxiety, and irritability.
Withdrawal
This term describes an unhealthy relationship dynamic where one person’s needs and behaviors are overly focused on supporting another, often at the expense of their own well-being.
Co-Dependency
at the door.
These are the three stages of relapse.
Emotional, mental, and physical relapse
This practice involves taking care of emotional, physical, and mental well-being to maintain balance and prevent relapse.
Self-Care
This condition occurs after the initial withdrawal period, causing symptoms like anxiety, mood swings, and sleep disturbances, and can last for months in recovery.
PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome)
This is the ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences in a healthy and constructive way, especially during times of stress or triggers.
Emotional Regulation
Take what you need and ____ _____ ______.
leave the rest.