Know your triggers

[tinamcmathers]

Keeping track of your drug use can help you identify habits, emotions, and social situations that trigger the desire to take drugs.



It can be hard to completely avoid all those situations, but steps you can take include:



avoiding places where you know drugs and alcohol will be available

surrounding yourself with friends who don’t use drugs

knowing how to resist temptation

learning how to cope with stress and relax without drugs

distracting yourself with activities like exercise or listening to music

[Cassidy]

Great points about tracking triggers and choosing the right environment! It's important to have strategies to resist temptation and manage stress. I came across an article about the hidden dangers of alcohol that really opened my eyes to why avoiding substances is key. It's a good read for anyone trying to stay on a healthier path. Here's the link: The Hidden Health Dangers of Alcohol. Take care!