Triggers
What are external triggers?
People, places, events, things (using paraphernalia) etc.
Name one way to cope with someone offering you a substance to use.
Walk away, be assertive, lying, call for help, etc.
One key to relapse prevention is to understand that it happens gradually
True
This rapper released Recovery, an album detailing the depths of his addiction to prescription drugs. He also stared in the movie: 8-Mile
Eminem!
The most popular sport, globally
Soccer
What is an internal trigger?
emotions, cravings, feelings, memories, etc.
These coping skills are often involved in meditation and yoga.
HINT: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ness
Mindfulness
Relapse prevention involves focusing on the early stages of relapse, when it's easier to halt the process
True
This star actor, famous for leading roles in films such as A Star is Born, and The Hangover, is 12 years sober from an addiction to painkillers and alcohol
Bradley Cooper!
This national sport of India, also shares a name with a small insect
Cricket
To gain insight and learn what my triggers may be, I should do this....
talk therapy, journaling, speaking with trusted supports, meditation, etc.
Name one way to cope with feelings of self-doubt, low self-esteem
affirmations, support groups, journaling, goal setting, etc.
My significant other and I live together, and are both in recovery for methamphetamine. Since we are so close, we can use the same relapse prevention plan
False! while these plans may both have some overlapping features, every relapse prevention plan should be tailored to each individual.
This "Batman" and "Good Will Hunting" star has struggled with drug, alcohol, and gambling addictions.
Ben Affleck!
has been quoted saying that he owes his success to beating his drug use, gambling, and alcohol addiction. After years of sobriety and a divorce, Affleck went back to rehab. He has been open about the issues he faces on the road to recovery.
The Olympics originated in this ancient country
Greece
Often nicknamed "The Sobriety Killer" in recovery circles, this emotion is characterized by feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity.
Boredom
These coping skills focus on activating the 5 senses and help us focus on the here and now.
HINT: holding ice, listening to music
Grounding techniques
One of your boundaries you do not want your picture posted on social media but your friend took a really nice picture of you both and you think you would like to change your mind and let them post it. Is it ok to change your mind and boundary?
Yes! As long as you feel comfortable, you can adjust your own boundaries as needed.
This actress, who hails from Hollywood royalty, experienced the pressures of Hollywood firsthand, leading her to experience alcohol addiction by the age of 11 and cocaine addiction by 12. She has stared in "E.T." "Scream" and "50 First Dates"
Drew Barrymore!
Drew’s story is not one of defeat but resilience. Relapse, though difficult, is a chapter many face in their recovery journey. It’s not an indication of failure but a reminder that recovery is a continuous process. Drew’s journey teaches us the importance of seeing relapses not as reasons for shame or judgment but as moments that can be overcome with the right tools and resources. Now, having journeyed through the highs and lows, Barrymore stands strong.
This American boxer retired in 2017, with an undefeated record of 50-0. His nicknames include "money" and "pretty boy"
Floyd Mayweather
When speaking about recovery, the H.A.L.T. acronym outlines which 4 common triggers for relapse?
Hungry Angry Lonely Tired
You are 4 weeks sober and have been attending an outpatient recovery group 3 nights a week. You experience a night of binge using. When you wake up the following morning, what steps should you take?
Call counselor, express honesty, explain how use happened, revise recovery plan, etc.
Your friend's new boyfriend has been accompanying her everywhere recently. They always have a good time and never fight but you notice she is pulling away from the rest of the friend group and will not meetup with other friends if he is unable to join her. Why is this unhealthy?
Monopolizing someone's time time and energy in any relationship, as well as limiting who else can have their time is controlling and unhealthy.
This "Layla" singer, and former Cream band member says he became addicted to heroin in the early 1970s. He recovered, but he continued misusing alcohol and cocaine for years. He finally found success in rehab in 1987. In 1998, he built the Crossroads Centre for alcohol and drug treatment on the Caribbean island of Antigua.
Eric Clapton!
What baseball player has hit the most homeruns of all time?
Barry Bonds! 762!!