Relapse Prevention Planning

The following pages will outline the tools used
to recognize and manage a relapse. It is important
to remember that as an alcoholic, you must always
be aware of your surroundings, and how they
are affecting you.

In order to prevent relapse, You must understand it.
You come to understand relapse through education.
The more information you have about addiction, recovery process
and relapse, the more tools you have in your possession to maintain
Your Recovery

The education process is not complete until you are capable of honestly applying the information you have learned to your own life and current life circumstances.
Addiction is a " Disease of Denial "

RELAPSE EDUCATION

Learn about relapse and what to do to prevent it

IDENTIFY THE WARNING SIGNS

  • Make a list of your personal relapse warning signs

    WARNING SIGN MANAGEMENT

  • Learn how to interpret warning signs
    before you loose control

    INVENTORY TRAINING

  • Learn how to become consciously aware of
    warning signs before they develop

    REVIEW YOUR RECOVERY PROGRAM
    Make sure your recovery program is able
    to help you manage your warning signs

    INVOLVEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT OTHERS

  • Teach others how to work with you to avoid relapse

    FOLLOW-UP
    Update your relapse prevention plan regularly

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