-Trigger refer to any experiences that stimulate a desire to use.
It may include:
People (friends – relatives )
Places ( bar – club )
Situations or events (parties- holidays )
Things (needles – spoon – lighter )
-Craving refers to a spontaneous urge and desire to use substances.
1- List at least 10
People
Places
Things
that your experience has taught you will tempt you to return to the use
- Consider such things as:
Friends or associates.
Family members.
Using locations.
2- write down a positive way that you can cope with this situation, person, or emotion in order to not return to substance abuse.
Consider such things as
Spend time with sober people.
Keep busy.
Distract oneself with an activity.
Avoid high-risk people, places, and events.
Be firm when refusing offers to use substances.
keeping money out of your hands
One- to- one counseling
Internal Triggers
Feeling
Anger
Anxiety
Boredom
Sadness
Fatigue
Fear