Triggers
Something you feel insider that makes you want to use.
What is anger? What is fear? etc.
What is something you can do instead of using?
Walk, listening to music, workout.
What part of the body do drugs affect the most?
What is the brain?
Name one "pro" someone might think about using.
What is it helps me relax, feel good, escape and forget about problems?
Who can you go to for positive support?
What is family, probation, counselor, mentor?
Something outside of you that can trigger you.
What is old peers, places, things?
Why does walking away help?
What is it removes me from the trigger?
What chemical in the brain creates feelings of pleasure?
What is dopamine?
Why do people sometimes continue to use even after consequences?
What is addiction? What is it helps me escape?
Why is going back to old friends risky?
What is they might be doing the same things?
Give one example of a high-risk situation.
What is being at a party where others are using drugs or alcohol? What is peer pressure?
What does "ride the wave" mean?
What is cravings are temporary? What is distract yourself?
Why are substances worse for teens?
What is brain still developing?
Name one healthy way to deal with stress instead of using.
What is working out, journaling, making music, talking to someone, drawing?
Name one goal someone might have after leaving custody.
What is get a job, stay sober, go back to school, help family?
Why is boredom a common trigger?
Uncomfortable. Time for triggers and cravings to show up. Escape uncomfortable thoughts or emotions.
Name a coping skill someone can use in here.
What is journaling?
What is addiction?
What is when someone is dependent on substances?
What is one way to say no to peer pressure?
What is walk away and say "I'm good," blame probation, and change the subject?
Name one stress one has after getting released.
What is finding a job, family pressure, staying out of trouble?
Name three triggers someone might face after release.
1) Returning to old places, neighborhoods, environments.
2) Negative peers.
3) Stress
What helps when you're really angry?
What is deep breathing? What is exercise? What is stepping away?
What happens to your brain over time if you keep using?
What is substance abuse changes how the brain works over time?
Name one negative consequence of substance use.
What is going to jail, health problems, losing money and hurting others?
What are two ways someone can avoid high-risk situations after release?
What is staying away from old people/places, use coping skills, stay busy and have support?