Relapse Prevention
Triggers
Definitions
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100
What might be a threat to my relapse prevention? a. Living with a family member who uses. b. Hanging out with old friends. c. Not having a support system. d. Thinking it is o.k. to use just once. e. All of the above.
e. All of the above.
100
What is one example of an external trigger?
People, places, or things.
100
To fall back into a previous condition, especially after a partial recovery from illness. This is continual use with negative thoughts and actions.
What is relapse?
100
Maintaining abstinence from alcohol and rugs because to drink or use would compromise the quality of life found in sobriety is an example of what kind of thinking? Abstinence or recovery?
Recovery.
100
Maintaining abstinence from alcohol/drugs because to drink or use again would most likely case more problems is an example of what kind of thinking? Abstinence or recovery?
Abstinence
200
Identify the best tool for time management when first starting recovery?
What is scheduling?
200
What is an internal trigger?
A thought or feeling that can lead a person to want to use
200
Usually a one time occurrence of use that is followed by honesty and self-assurance.
Lapse
200
When someone enjoys being clean and sober, and feels grateful for sobriety, is this abstinence or recovery thinking?
Recovery
200
True or False- Will power is enough to get and remain sober
False
300
What is the most likely thing(s) that will cause you to relapse?
negative emotional states (frustration, anger, anxiety, depression, boredom).
300
Listening to a song that reminds you of using marijuana is an example of what kind of trigger?
External
300
SMART goals are goals that are...
What is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Oriented?
300
Who is the best counselor IN THE WORLD?
Jubilee, duh.
300
Using resources in addition to will-power to maintain sobriety and to learn healthier ways to think, feel, and act is an example of abstinence or recovery thinking?
Recovery
400
When a person attributes the cause of the initial lapse to internal factors (ex. "this is just who I am, I might as well keep using"), this is called?
Abstinence Violation Effect
400
What should you do when listing people that are triggers for you?
What is be specific and use their names- being honest about who helps and who hurts your sobriety is important.
400
The goal of relapse prevention is to...
teach people how to minimize the size of the relapse so that the person can quickly return to the goal of abstinence (sobriety) and not lose control of the behavior.
400
True or False- A celebration (birthday, holiday) can be a trigger
True
400
What should you do if you have had a lapse or a relapse.
Speak with your counselor.
500
8. If I relapse after the third time I should just give up. a. True b. False
b. False
500
What is your biggest trigger??
(Free answer)
500
Define coping skills.
What is the set of skills that a patient uses in order to avoid and deal with triggers and cravings.
500
True or False- The goal of treatment is ONLY to keep you sober.
False
500
What is a treatment plan?
What is the tool that focuses on patient goals and progress in treatment?