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Substance Abuse
Relapse
Coping Skills
Triggers
Miscellaneous
100
_______ is the overindulgence in or dependence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol or drugs.
What is substance abuse
100
__________ is a return to behavior which has been previously stopped.
What is relapse
100

Engaging in this activity involves using paper and a writing utensil to describe and reflect on your feelings or thoughts. This coping skill is called ___________.

What is Journaling? 

100
You should refer to your _________ often to recognize and avoid triggers
What is relapse prevention plan
100
Benefits of _____ include increasing your physical well-being, improving your emotional well-being, improving your mental alertness, improving your sleep, providing you with more energy, and reducing your stress and anxiety
What is exercise
200
Ways that _______ can affect your body include: heart disease, brain damage, digestive problems, liver disease, cancer and breathing disorders.
What is Alcohol
200
Having a _________ in place can reduce the risk of relapse
What is a relapse prevention plan
200

Identify one unhealthy coping skill

1. Using a substance to numb out emotions, thoughts, memories, etc.

2. Engaging in an activity in excess, such as shopping beyond what your budget allows or eating until you are physically ill

3. Venting to an untrustworthy individual 

200
When you feel like using, you should ask yourself whether you are H.A.L.T. What does this stand for?
What is hungry, angry, lonely, tired.
200
How can you manage and express your anger in healthy ways?
What is identifying anger signs, evaluating the situation, talking it out, cooling off, waiting before responding and/or reviewing options for responding
300
the inability to think clearly, memory problems, emotional overreaction or numbness, sleep problems, physical coordination problems and stress sensitivity are symptoms of __________.
What is withdrawal
300
What are two warning signs of relapse?
What is [answers that cover] mental changes, attitude changes, and behavioral changes.
300

Identify two healthy coping skills to help manage triggers, cravings, and stress

What are Journaling, meditation, spiritual practices, physical exercise, listening to music, listen to TedTalks or inspirational speeches, etc. 

300
______ triggers include: people, places, events, and objects.
What is external triggers
300
___________ is a way in which you can have fun, enjoy being with others, and add healthy activities to your life. They can also help you take your mind off drugs, add structure to your life, and maybe even learn something new.
What is Recreational activities, leisure activities, and/or hobbies
400
When someone has a plan to quit, may have "cut down" his/her use, and can see the benefits of quitting, he/she is in the ___________ stage of change.
What is the preparation stage
400

What does mental health look like when your recovery is being challenge?

May be experiencing unpleasant emotions that vary with intensity, such as feeling overwhelmed, lonely, stressed, nervous, bored, etc. 

May be having negative or intrusive thoughts about yourself and recovery, such as thinking you cannot be successful in recovery or that you aren't strong enough. 

400

What can you do when faced with a trigger?

What is avoid, interrupt, or talk about it

400
triggers can lead to __________.
What is cravings
400
What are ways that you can solve problems without them becoming overwhelming and/or prompting strong emotions?
What is understanding the problem, identifying potential solutions, making an action plan, not giving up
500

_________ are symptoms such as anxiety, mood swings, disturbed sleep, or using dreams that occur during recovery. 

What are PAWS

500

What are the three phases of relapse? 

What is mental, emotional, and physical

500

Describe one coping skill and act it out for us

What is....(client choice)

500

________ triggers are usually the strongest type of relapse trigger because they stimulate drug-seeking behavior during abstinence.

What is stress triggers

500

True or false: If you consider yourself in the green area of relapse, described as healthy and ongoing, then you do not have to continue to engage in recovery.

False. Recovery is a muscle we must continue to practice in order to be prepared for times of stress or when our recovery is being challenged.