Aftercare programs help to keep you on the straight and narrow after you have completed your residential or outpatient treatment program. For those coming out of a residential program, there will need to be an adjustment to returning to your old life, one free of alcohol and drugs, of course. Life skills learned during the…
A relapse prevention plan is a written document that you and your counselors collaborate on to guide you through the rehab process so that you are assured of the best chances of successfully recovering from addiction. There are three stages of relapsing: emotional, mental, and physical. Relapse prevention therapy provides essential guidance as you face…
Spending time at a drug addiction treatment program shouldn’t be the bulk of someone’s recovery process. In fact, it’s just the beginning—healing and maintaining sobriety is a lifelong process. If you are on the path to recovery, you should consider joining rehab support groups as part of your relapse prevention plan. If you’re looking for…
Relapse is one of the most common risks to long-term recovery. It’s important to see relapse as just a part of the healing process, one that can still be overcome. Yet, the sooner you see the relapse warning signs, the easier it is for you to get help to stop it from actually occurring. An…