Triggers
What is it called when you tell yourself “just this once”?
Risky Thinking/ Relapse Justification
What is one coping skill you can use without anyone noticing?
Breathing, counting, grounding.
Your brain is fully developed as a teenager
False.
What is one sign you’re about to make a bad decision?
Acting on impulse or not thinking.
What is the hardest part about re-entry?
Environment, expectations, and habits, etc.
What do we call people, places, or things that make you want to use?
External triggers
how long do most urges last?
10–20 minutes
What happens when your brain gets too much dopamine from drugs?
You crave more. Chemical Imbalance.
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 when dealing with urges?
Cravings are temporary, distract yourself, Let the feeling pass without acting on it.
What happens to reaction time when using substances?
Slows down
What does “thinking ahead” really mean?
Considering the consequences.
You can go back to your old habits and still succeed.
False
What is the difference between a trigger and a craving?
A trigger is what starts the urge (person/place/feeling), and a craving is the strong desire to use.
You’re bored and craving something, how do you ride that wave?
Stay busy, distract self, etc.
What is addiction?
Continued use despite negative consequences.
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?
What is a "sneaky" Trigger?
Something you don't expect like song, memory, smell, etc.
Why does “riding the wave” actually help reduce future cravings?
Because you’re training your brain not to rely on substances, which weakens the habit over time.
Why does your brain “remember” substances?
The reward system.
What is something you can lose from one bad choice?
Freedom, trust, opportunities, relationships, etc.
You don’t have a plan and feel bored. What can you do?
Create a schedule, find a job, positive activity, etc.