Recovery Tools
What is the term for attending meetings with a group of individuals who share their recovery experiences to support one another?
What is a support group?
Name a common emotional trigger for substance use.
What is stress?
True or False: Relapse is a normal part of recovery for many people.
What is True?
Alcohol is classified as what type of drug?
What is a depressant?
Exercise releases this chemical, which improves mood.
What is endorphins?
Name the daily practice of setting goals and reflecting on progress to stay motivated in recovery.
What is journaling?
This technique involves taking deep breaths to manage stress or anxiety.
What is deep breathing?
This part of a relapse prevention plan identifies emotional, physical, and social signs that a relapse may be coming.
What are warning signs?
This substance can cause rapid heartbeat, paranoia, and hallucinations.
What is methamphetamine?
Name one relaxation activity that can reduce anxiety.
What is meditation or yoga?
This type of plan outlines steps to take when faced with triggers or cravings.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
Name one physical environment trigger that can lead to relapse.
What is being around people who use substances?
This type of person can help hold you accountable and support you during recovery.
What is a sponsor?
This opioid antagonist can reverse an overdose.
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
This is the term for negative, persistent thoughts that may worsen mental health.
What is rumination?
This recovery acronym stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, and helps identify potential relapse risks.
What is HALT?
This coping skill involves replacing negative thoughts with more positive or realistic ones.
What is cognitive reframing?
Name one way to reduce the risk of relapse during social gatherings.
What is bringing a sober friend or setting a time limit?
What neurotransmitter is released with the use of substances.
What is Dopamine?
This therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
A recovery tool that involves focusing on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
The act of avoiding places, people, or things that remind you of using substances.
What is avoidance or creating boundaries?
This relapse prevention strategy focuses on creating a fulfilling lifestyle to replace substance use.
What is building a balanced lifestyle or finding purpose?
What is the pleasure center within the brain that is located behind the eyes?
What is the Nucleus Accumbens?
Name the self-care strategy that involves saying no to obligations that overwhelm you.
What is setting boundaries?