Stages of Relapse
True or False
Triggers
Relapse Prevention
Coping Skills
100

The Three Stages of Relapse 

Emotional, Mental, & Physical 

100

A relapse prevention plan should not be revised or re-evaluated

False. A relapse prevention plan should be continually looked at and re-evaluated to ensure that it fits current feelings, situations, etc. 

100

Self-care is vital in avoiding this stage of relapse. 

emotional relapse 

100

What 3 things should you avoid to help prevent relapse?

people, places, things

100

What are Coping Skills?

A set of skills that someone uses in order to avoid and deal with triggers and cravings.

200

The act of using alcohol or another drug 

Physical Relapse 

200

Relapse prevention involves focusing on the early stages when it's still easier to do something

True 

200

Gives you too much time to be with your own thoughts

isolation and boredom

200

Talking to someone, learning to ask for help, practicing honesty can be examples of?

Relapse prevention skill or coping skill 

200

Name two coping skills

Talking to someone, grounding techniques, deep breathing, meditation, etc.

300

Fantasizing about using, lying, looking for opportunities to use

Mental Relapse

300

The key to relapse prevention is to understand that it happens gradually

True

300

To maintain your sobriety, you need to be able to recognize and identify this

internal (emotional) and  physical (external) triggers

300

In order to create new ___  ____.  You may need to find new ways to celebrate, have fun, new plans for how to spend your evenings, etc.

Healthy Routine 

300

What are two benefits from having and using healthy coping skills?

Raised self-esteem, better mental health, decrease in cravings/urges, prevents relapse, etc.

400

There is a war going on in your mind, part of you wants to use, but part of you doesn't.

Mental Relapse 
400

 Relapse prevention involves saying no just before you are about to use.

False. Saying "no" is the final and most difficult stage to stop, which is why people relapse.

400

These types of Triggers focus on depression, Anxiety, anger and other emotions

Emotional Triggers

400

A____ is always necessary for an individual to take control of their future sobriety and avoid future relapse. 

Relapse Prevention Plan 

400

What are cognitive restructuring techniques?

Strategies that focus on challenging and replacing negative thoughts with positive, supportive ones.

500

Beginning to isolate, become complacent, avoiding own problems or emotions are an example of what kind of relapse 

Emotional Relapse 

500

Bargaining, lying, seeing old friends and minimizing the consequences are a part of physical relapse.

False (mental relapse)

500

A reluctance in connecting with your support system or reaching out for help.

Isolation 
500

Name the 5 key things in a relapse prevention plan.

1. Take time for self-assessment and reflection

2. Recognize triggers and warning signs

3. Plan for the worst

4. Involve others

5. Set goals for a healthy lifestyle

500

These strategies emphasize the importance of building a strong support network and seeking help from others in recovery

Support systems