Triggers
A trigger can be a person, place, thing, feeling, or _____.
Situation
Taking slow, deep breaths is a simple _____ skill.
coping
Relapse usually begins before someone actually uses a substance. True or False?
This feeling is often described as sadness and low energy.
This cognitive distortion involves seeing things as all good or all bad, with no middle ground.
all or nothing
A trigger can be a person, place, thing, feeling, or _____.
False
Writing down thoughts and feelings is called what?
Journaling
Having a written plan for handling triggers is called a _____ prevention plan.
relapse
This feeling can show up as irritation or frustration.
anger
This cognitive distortion occurs when someone assumes they know what another person is thinking.
Name three common relapse triggers.
stress, boredom, anger, loneliness, celebrations, conflict.
What coping skill can you use anywhere, takes less than 5 minutes, and helps calm your body when stressed?
A person, place, thing, emotion, or situation that increases the risk of substance use is called a _____.
trigger
This stage means a person is not yet thinking about changing their behavior.
precontemplation
This cognitive distortion involves expecting the worst possible outcome to happen.
catastrophizing
John has been sober for 6 months. He receives an invitation to a party where alcohol and drugs will be present. What trigger is he facing, and what is one healthy response?
social or environmental trigger
healthy responses: decline the invitation, bring a sober support person, attend a recovery meeting instead, leave if uncomfortable.
What is the difference between a healthy coping skill and an unhealthy coping skill?
Healthy coping skills help manage stress without causing harm; unhealthy coping skills may provide temporary relief but create more problems.
What are the stages of change?
precontemplation
contemplation
preparation
action
maintenance
What saying encourages accepting things you cannot change?
Serenity Prayer
I relapsed once, so I'll never be able to recover." This is an example of what cognitive distortion?
overgeneralization
A person says, "I've been stressed at work, arguing with my family, and haven't talked to my support network in weeks." Name at least three relapse triggers in this situation.
What are stress, family conflict, and isolation/lack of support?
Imagine a friend in recovery calls and says, "I'm stressed, angry, and thinking about using." Give a three-step coping plan you would suggest.
Name three things that belong in a relapse prevention plan.
Triggers, coping skills, support contacts, emergency steps.
This stage is when a person has decided to make a change and may start planning.
preparation
"I'm an addict therefore I am a bad person"
labeling