Relapse Prevention
The first relapse prevention action to take when you have cravings.
Reach out to your support system and share how you feel.
Go to a NA/AA meeting
Maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness
Mindfulness
True or False: Feeling excited and happy can be a emotional trigger.
True. Some people associate happiness with when they used. For others, feeling happy can also lead to being content or complacent in recovery and letting down your guard.
A lifelong process of overcoming the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of addiction.
Recovery
This iconic statue, a gift from France in 1886, stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.
Statue of Liberty
What are the Three Stages of Relapse
Emotional, Mental, & Physical
What is FOMO and why is it hard in recovery?
Fear of missing out, because there could be a fear of missing out on fun actives because you are sober
Name three negative emotions that could lead someone to relapse
anger, guilt, shame, loneliness, depression, sadness, anxiety, or synonyms of these
This term is used for the regular gatherings where AA members share their experiences and support each other in their recovery journey.
Meetings
This 1977 film introduced audiences to a galaxy far, far away and became a cultural phenomenon.
Star Wars
True or False. Relapse prevention involves saying no just before you are about to use
False. Saying "no" is the final and most difficult stage to stop, which is why people relapse. If an individual remains in mental relapse long enough without the necessary coping skills, it could lead to a relapse
Why do Boundaries Matter?
Not setting boundaries can put you at risk of getting hurt, and life can feel chaotic and unmanageable.
Chance of Relapse
help to prioritize taking care of yourself first
This term describes the feeling of becoming overwhelmed and can be a trigger for emotional relapse in addiction recovery.
Stress
This is the primary purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous, as stated in the preamble read at the beginning of meetings.
to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriet
This legendary basketball player, known as "His Airness," led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships.
Michael Jordan
True or False. Relapse begins weeks and sometime months before an individual picks up a drink or drug.
True. Relapse encompasses three stages: emotional, mental, and physical.
occurs when an individual with one addiction develops another addiction, often transferring the dependency from one substance or behavior to another.
Cross Addiction
This essential part of recovery involves expressing your feelings and asking for help when needed to avoid emotional relapse.
communication
The act of refraining from using drugs, alcohol, or other addictive substances.
Abstinence
This American singer, known as the "Queen of Soul," had hits like "Respect" and "Natural Woman.
Aretha Franklin
The first goal of treatment for relapse prevention.
Learn triggers and the early warning signs (red-flags).
things you set for yourself to promote and assure your recovery. It’s especially important to think about boundaries in your first year of recovery.
Boundaries
Engaging in activities that promote rest and relaxation can help maintain mental health and prevent emotional relapse.
Self-Care
This term describes a period of abstinence from alcohol, especially early in recovery.
Sobriety
What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
(Hint: Its something you buy)
A Stamp