coping skills
triggers and cravings
Recovery Facts
Healthy Habits
Fun!
100
Which of the following is a healthy coping skill?
Skipping meals, Avoiding responsibilities, Isolating, Taking a walk
Taking a walk
100
Which is a common trigger?
A) Eating cereal
B) Stress
C) Napping
D) Winning lottery
Correct Answer: B
Stress is a very common trigger.
100
Recovery is:
A) Quick fix
B) Punishment
C) Lifelong process
D) Competition
Correct Answer: C
Recovery is a lifelong journey.
100
Which habit supports recovery?
A) Avoid movement
B) Regular sleep
C) Dehydration
D) Skipping meals
Correct Answer: B
Sleep is essential for recovery
100
Boost mood quickly?
A) Staring at wall
B) Upbeat music
C) Skipping joy
D) Arguing online
Correct Answer: B
Music can quickly lift your mood.
200
Which coping skill redirects attention during cravings?
Healthy Distraction, Self-criticism, Catastrophizing, Rumination
Healthy Distractions
200
First step in managing a craving?
A) Ignore
B) Panic
C) Notice it
D) Give in
Correct Answer: C
Awareness is the first step
200
Which is a myth?
A) Coping skills matter
B) Relapse = failure
C) Support helps
D) Triggers are real
Correct Answer: B
Relapse does not mean failure
200
Hydration helps by:
A) Causing cravings
B) Stress
C) Making tired
D) Improving mood/energy
Correct Answer: D
Water boosts mood and energy
200
Laughter helps by:
A) Increasing cravings
B) Making tired
C) Causing stress
D) Reducing stress hormones
Correct Answer: D
Laughter reduces stress.
300
Which grounding technique uses the five senses?
A) 5-4-3-2-1
B) Skipping steps
C) Avoidance
D) Deep sleep
The 5-4-3-2-1 technique engages all five senses
300
Trigger from inside the body?
A) Internal
B) Social
C) External
D) Environmental
Correct Answer: A
Internal triggers come from within
300
What increases recovery success?
A) Avoiding help
B) Isolation
C) Support systems
D) Self-shaming
Correct Answer: C
Support systems improve outcomes
300
Which reduces stress?
A) Holding breath
B) Overthinking
C) Deep breathing
D) Skipping breaks
Correct Answer: C
Deep breathing calms the body.
300
Hobby supporting recovery?
A) Creative arts
B) Avoiding fun
C) Self-doubt
D) Overthinking
Correct Answer: A
Creative hobbies support recovery
400
Which coping skill is cognitive?
A) Reframing thoughts
B) Taking a nap
C) Drinking coffee
D) Running
Reframing thoughts is a cognitive strategy
400
Strategy to reduce cravings?
A) Shaming
B) Fighting urge
C) Urge surfing
D) Ignoring feelings
Correct Answer: C
Urge surfing helps ride out cravings
400
Harm reduction is:
A) Reducing negative consequences
B) Encouraging use
C) Punishing
D) Ignoring risks
Correct Answer: A
Harm reduction focuses on safety.
400
Which helps regulate emotions?
A) Routines
B) Staying up all night
C) Avoiding structure
D) Chaos
Correct Answer: A
Routines support stability
400
Boosts dopamine?
A) Negative talk
B) Exercise
C) Sedentary
D) Skipping meals
Correct Answer: B
Exercise boosts feel-good chemicals.
500
Which skill interrupts impulsive urges?
A) Ignore urge
B) Act immediately
C) Delay & distract
D) Overthink
Delaying and distracting helps manage impulses.
500
Cravings peak within:
A) All day
B) Instantly
C) 10–20 min
D) 2 hours
Correct Answer: C
Most cravings peak within 10–20 minutes
500
True about relapse?
A) Learning opportunity
B) Recovery impossible
C) Only some relapse
D) Erases progress
Correct Answer: A
Relapse can be a learning moment
500
Best long-term habit?
A) Balance & consistency
B) All-or-nothing
C) Perfectionism
D) Ignoring needs
Correct Answer: A
Balance and consistency are key
500
Who is Brooklyns favorite singer?
