Triggers
What does the word trigger mean in recovery?
Something that causes a craving or emotional reaction linked to substance use?
Name one healthy coping strategy.
What is exercise, meditation, or talking to a friend?
What is an early warning sign of a possible relapse?
What is skipping meetings or isolating?
What’s one daily habit that supports recovery?
What is attending meetings, journaling, or self-care?
Why is it important to avoid people you used to drink/use with?
What is they may encourage relapse or bring up cravings?
Name one **internal trigger**.
What is an emotion like guilt, shame, or stress?
What coping skill can help reduce anxiety in the moment?
What is deep breathing?
True or False: Excuse making is an early warning sign.
What is True?
Name a healthy morning routine that supports sobriety.
What is wake up, journal, and meditate?
Name a place that might be risky for your sobriety.
What is a bar, club, or party?
Name one **external trigger**.
What is a place, person, or situation that reminds someone of using?
What is grounding, and when might you use it?
What is using your senses to stay present, often used during stress or cravings?
How can changes in sleep or appetite signal a potential relapse?
What is they may indicate emotional or mental health struggles?
How does regular sleep support mental health in recovery?
What is it helps regulate mood and stress levels?
What does 'changing your playground' mean in recovery?
What is avoiding old hangouts and environments linked to substance use?
What is a common emotional trigger people face during recovery?
What is boredom, loneliness, or sadness?
How can journaling support relapse prevention?
What is helping process thoughts and emotions instead of acting on them?
Why is skipping recovery meetings a red flag?
What is it removes accountability and support?
Why is exercise beneficial for people in recovery?
What is it boosts mood and reduces cravings?
How can items or objects be triggering?
What is they remind you of substance use (e.g., music, clothing)?
Explain how an old routine could become a trigger.
What is falling into the same patterns that once led to using substances?
Name 3 different coping strategies you’ve used or want to try.
What are [answers vary: e.g., talking to sponsor, walking, deep breathing]?
Describe how denial or overconfidence can be a warning sign.
What is thinking you don’t need help or can manage alone?
Create a simple 3-part daily routine to support your recovery.
What is [client-generated answer]?
What’s one strategy for saying no to a risky invitation?
What is have a prepared excuse or support buddy?