Explore the triggers, thoughts, feelings, and consequences associated with substance use to understand its function in your life.
Functional Analysis of Substance Use
PreviewWhat was happening when the urge or use occurred?
Situation
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Specific trigger
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What were you thinking and feeling at the time?
Automatic thoughts
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Emotions and their intensity (0–100%)
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Physical sensations
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Substance used
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Amount
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Duration of use
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What happened as a result of using?
Short-term effects (positive)
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Short-term effects (negative)
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Longer-term consequences
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What function did using serve?
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What could I have done differently?
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Weigh up the pros and cons of continuing to use substances versus making a change. A core motivational interviewing technique.
Track urges to use substances without acting on them. Practice the skill of riding the wave of craving until it passes.
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