Recovery Basics
This is the first step in many recovery programs, admitting you have a problem.
What is admitting powerlessness (step 1)
This feeling often triggers relapse if not managed properly ( ex: sadness or worry)
What is stress or negative emotions?
These meeting ( AA/NA) provide peer support for recovery.
What are support groups?
A person, place, or feeling that can lead to substance use?
What is a trigger?
Physical activity that helps improve mood and reduce cravings.
What is exercise?
This term refers to avoiding all drugs and alcohol.
What is abstinence?
A condition often co-occurring with addiction involving persistent sadness.
What is depression?
A trusted person who guides someone through recovery steps.
What is sponsor?
Returning to drug use after a period of sobriety.
What is relapse?
Getting enough of this is essential for recovery and mental health.
What is sleep?
This process helps remove harmful substances from the body?
What is detox?
This practice involves focusing on present moment to reduce stress.
What is mindfulness?
Loved ones who provide emotional and practical help.
What is family?
HALT stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and ?
What is tired?
Eating balanced meals supports this systems in your body.
What is immune system or overall health?
This type of therapy involves one on one with a counselor.
What is individual therapy?
This type of disorder involves excessive fear or worry.
What is anxiety disorder?
This type of home provides a drug free living environment.
What is sober living?
This strategy involves avoiding high risk situations.
What is avoidance?
A hobby or activity that replaces substances use in free time.
What is a positive hobby?
This is a long term process of maintaining sobriety and improving well-being.
What is recovery?
Name for when someone has both mental health disorder and substance use disorder.
A professional trained to help people recover from addiction.
What is counselor/therapist?
A written plan to prevent relapse is called a relapse ?
What is a prevention plan?
This practice includes deep breathing and calming the mind.
What is meditation?