triggers 1
Many people who become addicted have _____ personalities.
addictive
These high-risk people, places, things, and feelings are called ______.
triggers
_______ is a dependency on alcohol or other drugs.
Addiction
Level 1: This level is the most basic.
Physical well-being.
______ the exuberant character from Winnie the Pooh, exhibits behaviors that closely align with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Tigger
Recovering people should learn to recognize and _____ their triggers.
identify
________ triggers are emotional states that people may experience prior to, during, or after substance use.
Internal
Name 5 triggers
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Level 2: This does not mean being happy all of the time or not having any problems.
Emotional well-being.
____ from Disney’s Frozen, presents a poignant narrative that many interpret as a metaphor for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Elsa, the beloved queen
Whenever possible, people should _____all high-risk situations, high-risk people, and other triggers.
avoid
______ triggers include external events, places, things, or times that the user has learned to associate with prior substance use.
External
The Four Steps from Trigger to Relapse Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4:
Step 1: Triggers Step 2: Thoughts Step 3: Cravings Step 4: Relapse
Level 3: This also does not mean that you will avoid the normal ups and downs in relationships.
Relationship stability
______ from “Alice in Wonderland” embarks on a journey that, through a modern lens, can be seen to encapsulate elements reminiscent of Schizophrenia.
Alice
Some triggers, such as specific days of the week, certain times of the day, or specific feelings, cannot be avoided. These triggers can be_______
interrupted,
______ triggers are related to the senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
Sensory
The best time to stop a trigger from leading to relapse is (1), (2)
(1) before a specific trigger is experienced or (2) before a trigger leads to cravings
Level 4: This means very different things to different people.
Spiritual growth.
_______, the infamous antagonist from Disney’s “The Lion King,” exemplifies traits often associated with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD).
Scar
_______ about triggers helps reduce their power.
. Talking
Remember: _____ automatically lead to drug thoughts. Drug _______lead to drug craving and obsession. Drug ______ and obsession often lead to relapse.
Triggers thoughts craving
.You may not need this wall once your life is filled with fulfilling activities and people and places that have nothing to do with drugs or alcohol. You can imagine this wall as being made up of five levels:
(1) physical well-being, (2) emotional well-being, (3) relationship stability, (4) spiritual growth, and (5) knowing your weaknesses.
Level 5: Once you have built a mental wall of physical well-being, emotional well-being, relationship stability, and spiritual growth, you should have a solid foundation to prevent future relapse.
Knowing your weaknesses.
______, from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” presents a narrative that has been discussed in the context of Stockholm Syndrome, where hostages develop a psychological alliance with their captors during captivity.
Belle