Triggers
This term describes a person, place, feeling, or situation that may increase the risk of substance use.
What is a trigger?
This simple relaxation skill involves taking slow, controlled breaths.
What is deep breathing?
People who encourage recovery and healthy choices make up this network.
What is a support system?
Increased isolation can be one of these.
What is a warning sign of relapse?
Getting enough of this each night can support recovery and reduce relapse risk.
What is sleep?
Stress, conflict, and boredom are examples of these.
What are relapse triggers?
Calling a sponsor, counselor, or trusted friend is an example of seeking this.
What is support?
Regular attendance at these gatherings can strengthen recovery.
What are support meetings?
Skipping meetings, appointments, or recovery activities may indicate increased ______.
What is relapse risk?
This type of activity can improve mood and reduce stress.
What is exercise?
The HALT acronym includes Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and this condition.
What is Tired?
Writing thoughts and feelings in a notebook is called this coping strategy.
What is journaling?
This person often provides guidance and accountability in recovery programs.
What is a sponsor?
This stage of relapse often includes poor self-care and bottling up emotions.
What is emotional relapse?
Eating balanced meals helps support physical and emotional ______.
What is wellness (or health)?
Being around people who actively use substances can be considered this type of situation.
What is a high-risk situation?
Instead of acting on a craving, people can allow it to pass while observing it. This technique is called craving ______.
What is surfing?
A professional who helps individuals address substance use and recovery challenges.
What is a counselor or therapist?
Thinking "One time won't hurt" is commonly associated with this stage.
What is mental relapse?
A daily routine that includes healthy habits can increase this.
What is stability?
This trigger occurs when someone remembers only the positive effects of past substance use and ignores the negative consequences.
What is romanticizing substance use?
This skill involves identifying negative thoughts and replacing them with healthier ones.
What is cognitive restructuring (or positive reframing)?
Recovery is often stronger when people practice this instead of trying to manage everything alone.
What is asking for help?
The stage in which a person actually returns to substance use.
What is physical relapse?
This broad concept includes physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health in recovery.
What is wellness?