Substance use triggers worksheet

By HappierTherapy
Page last updated: 25/05/2024 | Next review date: 25/05/2026
close

Author bio

The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter.  The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.


HappierTherapy
View More north_east

Download Worksheet

Download

What is the theory behind this substance use triggers worksheet?

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) have some of the strongest empirical backings for treating drug and alcohol use disorders. The triggers are seen as a crucial component in the desired reaction displayed by addicts. The individual can relapse after a time of abstinence due to these triggers.

Unlock deeper healing — upgrade to Premium now!

Customizable and fillable worksheets

Rights to alter the worksheets

Over 2000 worksheets

Support HappierTherapy

Join

How will the worksheet help?

Identifying triggers is the crucial step in the treatment. The worksheet will help clients to identify their triggers and make them understand how these triggers maintain the substance use cycle.    

How to use the worksheet?  

The therapist can use this worksheet during the session to help clients in identifying their triggers. 

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

References

1.-

Asensio, S., Hernández-Rabaza, V., & Orón Semper, J. V. (2020). What Is the “Trigger” of Addiction?. Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience, 14, 54. 

2.-

Carroll, K. M., & Kiluk, B. D. (2017). Cognitive behavioral interventions for alcohol and drug use disorders: Through the stage model and back again. Psychology of addictive behaviors : journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors, 31(8), 847–861.