Triggers & Cravings
A common emotional trigger for substance use
What is loneliness, shame, guilt, boredom, etc.
Name a relaxation techniques that helps manage stress?
What is deep breathing, meditation, yoga, progressive muscle relaxation, engage in a hobby, etc.
___________ are people, places or things that cause people to have thoughts associated with substance use.
What is Triggers?
True or False: A slip always leads to full relapse.
False, you can learn from it and continue recovery.
Name at least 1 type of recovery support group.
*Everyone name 1 different one*
What is SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, AA, NA, CA, Women for Sobriety, etc.?
This goes around the world but stays in a corner. What am I?
What is a Stamp?
True or False: Triggers always lead to relapse.
False, they can be managed with coping skills.
Practicing the habit of recognizing what you're thankful for can improve mood and support long-term recovery.
What is gratitude?
This is often the very first step in the recovery process and involves admitting there’s a problem.
What is acceptance?
What is the first thing you should do if you feel like relapsing?
Call a support person, use coping skills, go to a meeting.
Name the slogan that means to focus on the present day rather than worrying about the future.
What is one day at a time?
What can’t talk on its own but will reply when spoken to?
What is An Echo?
What physical sensation might someone feel when experiencing a trigger?
What is a racing heart, sweating, or tightness in the chest.
What is a type of physical exercise that can improve mood and reduce cravings?
What is yoga, pilates, walking, running, dancing, swimming, or weightlifting.
A strong desire or urge to use the substance. Can result from wanting to relieve the withdrawal symptoms. Is called?
What is a Craving?
A plan to avoid relapse that lists triggers, coping skills, and support.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
Admitting powerlessness over addiction is which step in the 12-step program
What is Step 1?
I have no middle, beginning, or end. What am I?
What is a Donut?
Name one common place where people in recovery might encounter triggers?
What are bars, parties, social gatherings.
This practice involve focusing on the present moment, which helps with managing stress and cravings.
What is mindfulness?
Common challenges in early recovery includes
Whare are friends/family who use, anger/irritability, substances in the home, boredom, loneliness, and special occasions?
A person who has achieved long-term recovery and volunteers to support and guide someone in early recovery through a 12-step program is called?
What is a Sponsor?
Ambivalence can be described as
What is mixed feelings- unsure if they are ready or even want to begin recovery?
I am made of metal surrounded by wood. Everyone uses me, what am I?
What is a Pencil?
Name one proactive step someone can take to avoid triggers in unavoidable situations.
What is bring a supportive friend, plan an exit strategy, or have a response ready.
Family, friends, and recovery peers who help encourage sobriety.
What is a support system?
This emergency medication can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Bonus: Name a place you can obtain this medication
What is Narcan/ Naloxone?
Bonus: Centerstone, Take Action Today, Library, Health Department, etc.
What is one long-term strategy to maintain recovery during major life changes?
Being honest in recovery means being truthful to these three groups: yourself, others, and....
What is your higher power?
What starts with "t" ends with "t" and is filled with t?
What is a Teapot?