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Recovery Basics
Coping Skills
Triggers and Cravings
Mental Health and Wellness
Relapse Prevention
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This 12-step program is one of the most widely known for people recovering from alcohol use

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

100

Taking a walk, deep breathing, or journaling are examples of this

healthy coping skills

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people, places, and things that lead to thoughts of using are called this

triggers

100

This practice involves focusing on the present without judgement

mindfulness

100

Writing down coping skills and emergency contacts in one place is creating this plan

a relapse prevention plan

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This phrase means avoiding all mind-altering substances


Abstinence

200
Calling a sponsor or trusted peer when feeling triggered is using this type of support

Social support

200

what does HALT stand for

hungry, angry, lonely, tired

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This emotion is sometimes called the "relapse emotions" if it builds up unaddressed

anger

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The three stages of relapse are "emotional", "mental" and ______

physical

300

This is often called your "why" for staying sober

Motivation (or purpose)

300
This technique involves noticing and challenging negative thoughts

Cognitive restructuring or reframing

300

One strategy to ride out a craving without giving in

Urge Surfing (delay/distraction)

300

learning how to calm yourself during panic or stress is building this type of skill

emotional regulation skills

300

This happens before relapse and is a warning sign that recovery needs attention

Slip or lapse or warning signs
400

This key recovery tool involves talking openly about struggles in a safe group

Group Therapy

400

Exercise helps reduce stress because it increases these "feel good" brain chemicals

endorphins

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Stress, depression, or boredom are example of this type of trigger

internal triggers

400

The chemicals in your brain that affect mood, like serotonin and dopamine, are called this

neurotransmitters

400

What does "play the tape through" mean

Thinking about the consequences of using, looking at the most likely scenario 

500
A person in recovery who mentors and supports another is called 
A Sponsor 
500

What are three positives about your team right now?

Groups must give three positives about their team

500

A short, intense desire to use that usually passes in a period of time 

Craving

500

What is the goal of being in New Perspectives?

To learn how to cope with life stressors and learn coping skills without the use of mind-altering substances

500

A relapse doesn't erase all progress. Instead, it can be use as this type of experience

A learning opportunity (growth mindset)