Answer: C Waiting to act often delays progress. Building internal motivation requires proactive steps, such as surrounding yourself with positivity, engaging in inspiring activities, and fostering self-encouragement.

Practice keeping a positive and encouraging narrative in your own head

Spend time with supportive people who set a good example.

1. Which of the following is NOT a way to build internal motivation?

Answer: B Internal motivation is the drive that comes from within, fueled by personal goals, values, and aspirations. It’s more sustainable than external motivators and vital for long-term change.

2. What is the best description of internal motivation?

Answer: A Self-awareness and insight are lifelong practices that deepen over time. They help identify strengths, challenges, and areas for growth, fostering continuous improvement.

3. Insight and self-awareness are:

o Answer: B Strong emotions can be misleading. Building self-awareness involves thoughtful reflection, honest self-assessment, and seeking input from others to gain a balanced perspective.

Asking honest questions and reflecting on answers.

Assuming strong feelings always mean the truth.

Seeking feedback from trusted individuals.

Journaling about personal experiences and thoughts.

4. Which of these does NOT help build self-awareness?

Answer: B Self Awareness helps you stay present and focused, reducing stress and enhancing clarity in decision-making.

By fostering awareness and reducing stress.

How can Self-Awareness improve daily life?

Answer: B Goals give structure to your recovery journey, keeping you motivated and focused on progress.

It provides direction and motivation for personal growth.

It eliminates the need for support systems.

Why is setting goals important in recovery?

Answer: B A reason is based on facts or circumstances that explain an action, whereas an excuse often lacks evidence and is used to justify or deflect blame.

A reason is backed by evidence, while an excuse is not

Which of the following best differentiates a reason from an excuse?

 Answer: A Values are the foundation of decision-making. Adjusting values to align with recovery goals can lead to profound personal transformation and a more fulfilling life.

Changing your values can change your life.

Values from childhood must remain unchanged.

If something feels good, it must be right for you.

8. Which statement about values is true?

Answer: A Aligning values and priorities with long-term goals ensures consistent progress. Short-term sacrifices often lead to lasting rewards.

Adjust your priorities and values to align with your goals.

Pursue happiness without considering consequences.

9. If you want to change your life for the better, you should:

Answer: B While breaking objects may release temporary tension, it often exacerbates anger. Constructive coping skills like grounding techniques and physical activity promote long-term emotional regulation.

10. Which of the following is NOT an effective coping skill for managing anger?

Answer: A Coping skills provide tools for managing stress and navigating challenges. While they don’t erase discomfort, they empower individuals to handle it more effectively.

They help manage life’s challenges and reduce stress.

They eliminate all discomfort permanently.

They reveal hidden truths about the universe.

11. Why are coping skills important?

Answer: A Physical exercise reduces stress hormones and increases endorphins, which help alleviate anxiety and improve overall mood.

Physical exercise, such as walking or stretching.

Trusting anxiety as a reliable warning system.

Relying solely on temporary distractions.

12. Which approach can help reduce anxiety?

Answer: A Reframing negative thoughts fosters optimism and helps break the cycle of negativity. Practicing gratitude and engaging in meaningful activities also support emotional health.

Reframing negative thoughts in a hopeful way.

13. Which strategy can reduce depressive symptoms?

Answer: A Forgiveness helps release negative emotions, freeing you to focus on personal growth and well-being.

o A) It allows you to let go of resentment and focus on the present.

o B) It forces others to admit they were wrong.

o C) Forgiveness is irrelevant in recovery.

14. Why is forgiveness important in personal growth?

Answer: B Physical activity reduces stress hormones and boosts endorphins, enhancing mood and promoting overall mental health.

It releases endorphins, improving mood and reducing stress.

It eliminates the need for other coping mechanisms.

15. Why is physical activity beneficial for emotional well-being?

Answer: B Self-compassion involves acknowledging your struggles with empathy and support, promoting resilience and growth.

o B) Treating yourself with kindness and understanding during struggles.

o C) Avoiding responsibility for your actions.

16. What is self-compassion?

Answer: B Emotional intelligence involves recognizing, understanding, and managing your emotions and the emotions of others effectively.

The ability to understand and manage your emotions

17. What is emotional intelligence?

Answer: B Journaling and self-reflection promote awareness and provide strategies to handle emotional triggers constructively.

18. Which of the following helps manage emotional triggers?

Answer: C Integrated treatment, which addresses both substance use and mental health simultaneously, is the most effective approach for co-occurring disorders.

What is the most effective treatment approach for co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders?

Answer: B Studies show that practicing gratitude regularly can increase happiness, resilience, and overall well-being.

Which of these factors has been scientifically linked to increased happiness and life satisfaction?

Answer: B A strong support system offers encouragement, accountability, and guidance. Surrounding yourself with supportive people strengthens your recovery journey.

True friends tell you what you want to hear.

Supportive relationships help keep you on track.

Surrounding yourself with fun people ensures success.

21. Which statement about social support is true?

o Answer: A Sharing goals builds trust and opens avenues for accountability. Supportive feedback and encouragement from others reinforce motivation.

o A) They can hold you accountable and provide encouragement.

o B) It guarantees quick and easy success.

o C) It eliminates the need for coping skills.

o D) It ensures you never experience setbacks.

22. One benefit of sharing your goals with your support system is:

Answer: B Setting boundaries helps maintain healthy relationships by fostering mutual respect and understanding.

o B) To prevent misunderstandings and ensure respect.

23. What is the importance of setting boundaries in relationships?

Answer: A Active listening fosters understanding and helps build strong, respectful relationships.

o D) Speaking louder to dominate the conversation.

24. What is a key component of effective communication?

Answer: B Resilience is the capacity to recover from setbacks and adapt positively to challenges, which is vital in mental health and recovery.

• B) The ability to recover and adapt after difficulties

25. What is resilience?

Answer: C Gratitude and mindfulness help build resilience by fostering a positive outlook and emotional balance.

• C) Practicing gratitude and mindfulness

• D) Avoiding all emotional experiences

26. Which strategy can strengthen resilience?

Answer: D Boredom, emotional distress, and isolation are common high-risk situations that can be managed with effective coping skills.

27. Which of the following is a high-risk situation for setbacks and relapse?

Answer: B A slip is a temporary setback and an opportunity to learn and reinforce recovery strategies.

• B) A temporary setback that can be overcome

28. What is a lapse in recovery? 

Answer: A Journaling and talking openly helps identify patterns and triggers, providing insights into high-risk situations. Awareness of triggers allows for proactive planning and better coping strategies.

Journaling or talking about high-risk situations and emotions.

29. Which strategy can help you identify triggers?

Answer: A Managing cravings reduces the risk of relapse and helps individuals develop healthier responses to stress and emotional discomfort.

To reduce the desire to self-medicate during difficult times.

To prove personal strength and intelligence.

30. Why is learning to manage cravings important?

Answer: C Approximately 60% of individuals in recovery experience at least one relapse, underscoring the importance of ongoing support and relapse prevention strategies.

31. What percentage of people in recovery from substance use disorders relapse at least once?

o Answer: C Fantasize about getting high will only increase cravings so it is much better to distract yourself, think about consequences and rewards, or seek support. 

Distract yourself by thinking about something positive or doing someth

Remember how you will feel after you are done and have to face consequ

 33. Which one is probably not a good way to cope with substance cravings?

Answer: B Staying hydrated supports brain health, enhancing focus, mood, and energy.

It improves cognitive function and energy levels

It replaces the need for other coping skills

How does staying hydrated benefit mental health?

Answer C: Most adults need 7-9 hours of quality sleep 

What is the recommended minimum amount of sleep for most adults?

Answer: B A healthy diet provides essential nutrients that improve mood and cognitive function, reducing stress and enhancing recovery

A balanced diet can support brain health and mood stability

What role does nutrition play in mental health?

Thoughtfully evaluating consequences helps make decisions that align with longterm recovery and personal values