Healthy Coping Strategies
This activity helps process emotions by writing thoughts and feelings regularly.
What is journaling?
These are people, places, things or situations that are likely to lead to substance abuse.
What are triggers?
This brain chemical is associated with pleasure and reward and is heavily involved in addiction?
What is dopamine?
This sign includes avoiding family, friends, and responsibilities.
What is isolation?
This term describes a return to substance use after a period of continuous sobreity.
What is relapse?
This simple technique involves slow, controlled breathing to calm the nervous system.
What is deep breathing?
This is a plan that outlines the steps to take when you feel you are at risk of using again.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
This occurs when the body experiences physical symptoms after stopping substance use.
What is withdrawal?
This behavioral sign includes needing more of substance over time.
This term refers to stopping substance use and allowing the body to clear it.
What is detox?
This practice focuses on staying in the present moment without judgement.
What is mindfulness?
This technique involves delaying a craving until it passes.
What is urge surfing?
This term refers to needing more of a substance to achieve the same effect?
What is tolerance?
This sign involves unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control use.
What is loss of control?
This person provides guidance and support in programs like Alcoholics Anonymous.
What is a sponsor?
This physical activity releases endorphins and improves mood and stress levels.
What is exercise?
This concept emphasizes recognizing early warning signs before a full relapse occurs.
What is a relapse warning sign?
This chronic condition involves compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences.
What is substance use disorder?
This physical symptom can include shaking, sweating, or nausea when not using.
What are withdrawal symptoms?
This term refers to having both a mental health disorder and substance use disorder.
What is dual diagnosis (or co-occurring disorder)?
This strategy involves reaching out to a trusted individual(s) during difficult moments.
What is using a support system?
Calling this person is a common step when struggling in recovery.
What is calling a sponsor?
This part of the brain is responsible for decision-making and impulse control and is affected by addiction.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This symptom involves continuing use despite negative consequences in life.
What is continued use despite negative consequences? This is often referred to as denial.
This long-term process focuses on maintaining sobriety and improving overall well-being.
What is Recovery?