Relapse Prevention
Relapse Prevention
ADC – 208
Case Management
M.Reynolds
Relapse Prevention
An addict/client must always realize and be aware that relapse is a distinct possibility which can happen to anyone who is or has ever been an abuser. Prevention from relapse is an ongoing process requiring both abstinence and changing your thinking patterns behaviors, attitudes, and lifestyle. Relapse refers to the process of returning to the use of alcohol or drugs after a period of abstinence. Relapse is possible regardless of how much time you have been sober/clean, and part of a client’s recovery plan should include learning about the relapse process and coming up with a plan to help prevent one from relapsing and knowing the warning signs. There is the relapse before the relapse, meaning it builds over a course of time a period of hours, days, weeks or even months. Many who have addictive personalities have reviewed their relapse experiences and identified signs which precedes the relapse, and which indicates they were headed back to using. (Relapse prevention www.drugalcohol-rehab.com) Relapse prevention is a method of teaching recovering client’s to recognize and manage relapse warning signs. Relapse prevention becomes the primary focus for client’s who are unable to maintain abstinence from alcohol or drugs despite their efforts in treatment. Relapse prevention strategies are useful so that the addict does not feel like they have failed in treatment. By planning ahead for relapse the client’s know that they are likely to occur and that they don't mean failure or even setback, but are a natural part of the recovery process. In a group/ 12 step or therapy session, members can openly share their fears of relapsing. Those who have relapsed can share the experience, knowledge, and the causes of their relapsing. Most relapse prevention plans call attention to possible triggers that can send a
ADC – 208
Case Management
M.Reynolds
Relapse Prevention
An addict/client must always realize and be aware that relapse is a distinct possibility which can happen to anyone who is or has ever been an abuser. Prevention from relapse is an ongoing process requiring both abstinence and changing your thinking patterns behaviors, attitudes, and lifestyle. Relapse refers to the process of returning to the use of alcohol or drugs after a period of abstinence. Relapse is possible regardless of how much time you have been sober/clean, and part of a client’s recovery plan should include learning about the relapse process and coming up with a plan to help prevent one from relapsing and knowing the warning signs. There is the relapse before the relapse, meaning it builds over a course of time a period of hours, days, weeks or even months. Many who have addictive personalities have reviewed their relapse experiences and identified signs which precedes the relapse, and which indicates they were headed back to using. (Relapse prevention www.drugalcohol-rehab.com) Relapse prevention is a method of teaching recovering client’s to recognize and manage relapse warning signs. Relapse prevention becomes the primary focus for client’s who are unable to maintain abstinence from alcohol or drugs despite their efforts in treatment. Relapse prevention strategies are useful so that the addict does not feel like they have failed in treatment. By planning ahead for relapse the client’s know that they are likely to occur and that they don't mean failure or even setback, but are a natural part of the recovery process. In a group/ 12 step or therapy session, members can openly share their fears of relapsing. Those who have relapsed can share the experience, knowledge, and the causes of their relapsing. Most relapse prevention plans call attention to possible triggers that can send a