Triggers and Cravings
What is a trigger?
Something that increases the urge to use substances.
What does SUD stand for?
What is substance use disorder.
Taking slow deep breaths is an example of what coping skill?
What is relaxation, grounding, and meditation.
Finish the slogan: "Easy Does ____"
What is, It
What is the opposite of isolation in recovery?
What is Connection
Name one type of trigger.
People, places emotions, thoughts, smells, situations.
What is the first step in many 12 step recovery programs?
What is admitting powerlessness over addiction.
What coping skill involves focusing on the present moment without judgment?
What is Mindfulness.
Finish the slogan "one day at a ____"
What is, Time
What is one benefit of attending support group meetings?
What is peer support, accountability, encouragement, learning skills, etc
HALT stands for what four relapse warning signs?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
True or false: Recovery is a lifelong process?
What is true.
Why is exercise helpful in recovery?
What is reduces stress, improves mood, and supports overall health.
What does "keep it simple" encourage?
What is avoid overcomplicating recovery and focus on basics
Name one emotion people often experience in early recovery?
What is anxiety, fear, hope, anger, sadness, excitement, etc.
What is one healthy way to manage a craving?
Call support, exercise, distraction, mindfulness, attend a meeting.
What are the three common stages of relapse?
What is Emotional, Mental, and Physical Relapse.
What is a healthy boundary?
What is a limit that protects recovery and well-being.
What does "Progress not Perfection" mean?
What is Recovery is about growth, not being perfect.
What is gratitude?
What is appreciating the good things in life.
What is the difference between a trigger and a craving?
Trigger sets off urges. A craving is the actual desire to use.
What does "one day at a time" mean in recovery?
What is focusing on staying sober today rather than worrying about the future.
What is the most available but most underutalized coping skill in recovery?
What is Dialogue
What recovery slogan reminds people to focus on their own recovery instead of others?
What is "stay in your own lane"
Research has shown that strong recovery support systems often improve what?
What is Long Term Recovery Outcomes.