TRIGGERS
This is an emotion often considered one of the most common triggers for relapse.
What is Anger?
Taking a walk or engaging in exercise is an example of this healthy coping strategy.
What is physical activity or exercise?
This person helps guide you through your step work and keeps you accountable in recovery.
What is a sponsor?
the people, places, and things associated with drinking alcohol or using other drugs
External Triggers
Having a strong social support network can help prevent this
What is Relapse?
This acronym helps identify common relapse triggers: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired.
What is HALT?
Calling a sponsor or trusted individual before acting on a trigger is part of this coping plan.
What is reaching out to a support system?
If your trigger is emotion based it is considered what type of trigger?
Internal Trigger
What are 2 benefits of social support?
Improved physical health, feeling of security, greater resilience to stress, improved mental well-being, improved self-esteem, greater life satisfaction
Experiencing this mental health issue can make relapse more likely.