Addiction Basics
This disease affects the brain's reward, motivation, and decision-making systems.
What is addiction
Name two examples of internal triggers.
Feelings, stress, loneliness, boredom, anxiety, depression, pain.
This coping skill focuses on breathing slowly and paying attention to the present moment.
What is mindfulness?
True or False: Relapse usually begins before someone uses a substance.
What is True
Name one benefit of regular sleep.
Better mood, energy, concentration, healing.
These are the two main types of dependence.
What are physical and psychological dependence?
Name two examples of external triggers.
People, places, money, certain music, bars, drug paraphernalia.
Name one healthy coping skill instead of using substances.
Walking, listening to music, talking to someone, journaling, hobbies, exercise.
Name one warning sign of relapse.
Isolation, skipping meetings, increased stress, dishonesty, romanticizing use, poor self-care.
Name one way exercise supports recovery.
Reduces stress, improves mood, better sleep, healthier body.
Name one common symptom of withdrawal.
What is tremors, sweating, nausea, anxiety, insomnia, or cravings?
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
Name one activity that can distract you from cravings for at least 20 minutes.
Walking, puzzles, cleaning, calling a friend, watching a movie, crafts, reading.
A relapse prevention or recovery plan should include these three things.
Triggers, coping skills, and support contacts (or emergency plan).
Name one recovery support available after discharge.
True or False: Recovery is a process, not a single event.
What is True?
Name three healthy ways to manage cravings.
Call a support person, deep breathing, urge surfing, distraction, exercise, meetings, journaling, grounding
True or False: Avoiding all uncomfortable emotions is a healthy coping strategy.
Name three people someone can contact for support.
Sponsor, counselor, family member, friend, peer support, crisis line
Name five things that support recovery.
Healthy routine, sleep, nutrition, support network, therapy, meetings, hobbies, medication (when prescribed), exercise.
Name three possible benefits of long-term recovery.
improved health, stronger relationships, stable housing, employment, financial stability, improved mood.
Name three emotions that commonly trigger substance use.
Anger, sadness, anxiety, loneliness, boredom, guilt, shame.
Writing about your thoughts and feelings is called this.
What is journaling
True or False: One relapse means recovery is over.
What is false
Name four activities someone can enjoy without alcohol or drugs.
Hiking, fishing, sports, movies, art, cooking, volunteering, gaming, music.