Recovery Basics
A strong urge or desire to use substances again.
What is a craving?
Feelings like stress, anger, or sadness that can lead to urges.
What are emotional triggers?
Limits that protect your time, energy, and well-being.
What are boundaries?
Expressing your needs clearly and respectfully.
What is assertive communication?
Choosing not to spend time with people who use substances.
What is a healthy boundary in recovery?
Returning to substance use after a period of sobriety.
What is a relapse?
A technique where you wait and let a craving pass without acting on it.
What is urge surfing?
Saying “no” to something that may harm your recovery.
What is setting a boundary?
Using “I feel” statements instead of blaming others.
What is effective communication?
Turning off your phone to rest and recharge.
What is self-care?
The process of improving health and well-being after substance use.
What is recovery?
Calling a support person when experiencing cravings is an example of this.
What is a coping strategy?
A boundary that involves your physical space or body.
What is a physical boundary?
Listening fully without interrupting.
What is active listening?
Letting others know your limits ahead of time.
What is proactive boundary setting?
People, places, or emotions that increase risk of use.
What are triggers?
Places or environments associated with past substance use.
What are environmental triggers?
A boundary related to your thoughts and feelings.
What is an emotional boundary?
A respectful way to decline something you’re uncomfortable with.
What is saying no?
Feeling guilty for saying no is a common challenge when doing this.
What is setting boundaries?
Daily actions that support sobriety, like meetings or journaling.
What are coping strategies?
The first step when noticing a trigger.
What is awareness (or recognizing the trigger)?
When someone ignores or crosses your limits.
What is a boundary violation?
Checking in with someone’s comfort level before sharing or asking.
What is respecting boundaries?
Surrounding yourself with supportive, sober individuals.
What is building a support system?