Relapse
Triggers
Triggers 2
how bad do you want the points?
Avoiding triggers
100

Relapse is a Process that involves a series of 

Decisions

100

triggers are what?

people places things and emotions

100

what is an external trigger?

includes events, places, things, or specific times that you associate using  with

100

to get these points what times does group start?

1:00 PM

100

what is the easiest way not to experience triggers? 

Avoid them

200

List three relapse warning signs?

Isolation

depression

wishful thinking

easily angered

stop going to treatment and/or meetings

lying

self pity

thoughts of using

200

Triggers automatically lead to________ about substance use.

Thoughts

200

what are sensory triggers?

related to the senses of sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch

they are sensations that remind you of using

200

provide one compliment to each person on your team and it cannot be about appearance

If you complimented about any appearances you lose the points

200

When is it easiest to stop triggers from leading to cravings?

As soon as you're triggered

300

Addiction can make people feel that if they stop for a few days or weeks their problems are over?

True or False

True

300

Thoughts about substance use lead to __________.

Cravings

300

To maintain your sobriety you need to be able to ________ personal triggers.

Identify

300

When group is in session when should you go to the bathroom?

On scheduled break(s)


300

What is the best relapse prevention technique?

Avoid high risk triggers altogether

400

what does a healthy recovery require?

Changing:  people, places, and things

400

______________ can lead to relapse.

Cravings

400

some triggers such as specific days of the week certain times of day or specific feelings cannot be avoided. These triggers can be __________ by engaging in a healthy activity to counter affect the trigger.

Interrupted

400

what is peer support?

  • when people with shared lived experiences help each other.
400

Sometimes to avoid high risk triggers requires making _______ to your environment or lifestyle. 

changes

500

__________ __________ techniques will help you learn new ways of coping with cravings and develop new skills to prevent relapse.

relapse prevention

500

what is an internal trigger?

emotional state that you might experience before, during, or after substance use

500

If you want to be able to stop triggers from causing a craving you need to be able to __________ about them.

Talk

500

Who is on your treatment team?

Individual therapist

Group counselor

Housing Staff

Medical Staff

Case Manager

500

Life changes that support recovery could include what?

attending meetings

getting a sponsor

making new friends

avoiding using people, places, and things

disposing of drugs/alcohol/paraphernalia.

setting boundaries