Relapse
Relapse can be described as a single bad decision?
True or False?
False
The term that describes the process where the body needs more of a substance to get the same effect
Tolerance
Name one healthy coping skill used in recovery
Exercise, journaling, prayer, music, etc.
This emotion often leads people to isolate
Depression
Too much unstructured free time can increase this
Risk of relapse
Name all three stages of Relapse
Emotional, Mental, Physical
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem, particularly an addiction, is often referred to as this -
Denial
Give me an example of utilizing your support system
Calling a friend, family member, or sponsor. Talking to a therapist
People who pressure you to use are this type of influence
A negative influence
Having a daily plan helps reduce this relapse risk factor
Boredom
The first stage of relapse, often involving stress and poor self-care
Emotional Relapse
A strong addictive urge that can pull you in a way you may not want to go if you are not careful
Craving
Planning what to do in high-risk situations ahead of time is called this
Relapse Prevention Planning
When someone has a plan to quit, may have "cut down" his/her use, and can see the benefits of quitting, he/she is in the ___________ stage of change.
Preparation
Avoiding others and keeping struggles to yourself is called this
Isolation
This stage includes cravings, bargaining, and thinking about using
Mental Relapse
When you spend too much, use too much or too often and life problems are steadily piling up, it is a good sign you have lost this -
Control
This grounding technique uses your 5 senses
5-4-3-2-1 technique
What three categories do high-risk situations usually fall under?
People, places, things
Taking responsibility for your actions is called
Accountability
Name three warning signs that happens before a relapse
Mood swings, bargaining, isolation, skipping meetings, minimizing
Uncomfortable physical symptoms that occur after you stop using
Withdrawal symptoms
A technique where you “ride out” cravings without acting on them
Urge Surfing
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life all of which is referred to as:
Trauma/PTSD
Thinking about past use in a positive way is called this
Romanticizing