Triggers & Cravings
This is anything that causes an urge to use
Trigger
This is the cause of needing more of a substance to get the same effect
The reason or drive to do something
Motivation
A pattern of thinking/behavior that causes distress or impairment
A personality disorder
This is a list of traits that matter most to you
Values
Name one type of trigger (internal or external)
Thoughts, emotions, people, places, situations
These are physical and mental symptoms someone might experience when stopping use
Withdrawl
Name one stage of change
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
True or False: Personality disorders are just “bad behavior”
False
According to Carl Rogers, this is described as the version of who you want to be
Ideal Self
This type of trigger comes from feelings like stress or boredom
Internal trigger
Name one short-term effect of substance use
Euphoria, impaired judgment, slowed reaction, etc.
This stage involves thinking about change, but not acting yet
Contemplation
This disorder is characterized by unstable relationships and emotions
Borderline Personality Disorder
According to Carl Rogers, this is described as who you currently are
Ideal Self
True or False: Avoiding all triggers is the best long-term strategy
False
Name one long-term consequence of substance use
Addiction, health issues, relationship problems
Doing something for internal reasons
Intrinsic motivation
This is commonly known as DID
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Name one way values can support recovery
Guide decisions, increase motivation, provide direction
What is one healthy coping skill for managing cravings?
Deep breathing, calling someone, distraction, grounding, etc.
This part of the brain is heavily impacted by addiction and controls decision-making
The Prefrontal cortex
What is one personal reason someone might choose sobriety?
Family, health, goals, self-respect
DID is typically linked to what type of experiences?
Severe trauma, often in childhood
What is one consequence of a gap between real self and ideal self?
Shame, frustration, low self-esteem, motivation to change