Relapse Prevention
This is the term for anything that increases the likelihood of using substances
What is a trigger?
This skill helps people stay focused on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
Addiction changes this organ, affecting judgment, impulse control, and decision making.
What is the brain?
This type of person offers guidance and accountability in many 12-Step programs.
What is a sponsor?
Taking slow, controlled breaths is a simple way to reduce this.
What is stress or anxiety?
HALT stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and this.
What is Tired?
Replacing negative thoughts with healthier, realistic ones is called this.
What is cognitive restructuring?
Tolerance means a person needs more of a substance to achieve the same ______.
What is effect?
A support network can include family, friends, counselors, peers, and this type of recovery group.
What are recovery meetings?
Physical activity can improve mood because it releases these feel-good chemicals.
What are endorphins?
This relapse warning sign often involves thinking you can safely use "just one time."
What is rationalization?
This coping skill involves reaching out to someone for support rather than struggling alone.
What is asking for help?
Withdrawal symptoms can occur when someone stops using this after becoming physically dependent.
What is a substance/drug/alcohol?
People who support recovery while encouraging accountability create this type of support system.
What is a healthy support system?
This recovery tool involves writing thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
What is journaling?
According to relapse prevention theory, relapse is a process, not a single ______.
What is event?
Name two healthy coping skills often used in recovery.
What are exercise, journaling, meditation, calling supports, attending meetings, deep breathing, etc.?
Addiction is considered a chronic but treatable ______.
What is disease (or condition)?
Name two benefits of attending recovery meetings.
What are peer support, accountability, encouragement, shared experiences, education, etc.?
Name three grounding technique that can help manage anxiety or cravings.
What is deep breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding, mindfulness, Temperature change, intense taste or smell, Physical touch, Body movement, Category game, ECT.?
Name three common high-risk situations that could increase the chance of relapse.
What are examples such as stress, conflict, isolation, celebrations, boredom, or being around people who use?
This CBT concept describes the connection between thoughts, feelings, and ______.
What are behaviors?
Name two ways addiction can affect relationships.
What are trust issues, communication problems, financial difficulties, isolation, conflict, etc.?
Research consistently shows that long-term recovery is strengthened by connection rather than ______.
What is isolation?
Healthy stress management includes balancing work, recovery, self-care, and this.
What is rest?