Relapse Prevention Plan

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What is a Relapse Prevention Plan?

Ways to Prevent Drug Relapse

A relapse prevention plan is a crucial component of any drug rehab program. At Lakeview's dual diagnosis treatment center we are strong believers in the vital importance of just such a relapse prevention plan. Ours is designed around the belief that only by treating the "whole person" will a person truly benefit from addiction treatment or alcohol rehab, and most importantly drug relapse prevention.

We believe that a relapse prevention plan is absolutely paramount in the successful recovery maintenance of any addictive personality. Our drug relapse prevention plan is specifically designed to provide individualized recovery strategies, created to allow each addict to learn effective coping skills for the many obstacles they are sure to encounter upon release into the real world, away from the safety of the rehab community. The relapse prevention plan will not only focus on the physical needs of the recovering addict but their emotional recovery as well. They will learn how to handle the shame, depression, and other emotional issues caused by their destructive, abusive behavior. The relapse prevention plan is designed to provide all recovering addicts the resources they need to remain drug and alcohol free.

What is Drug Relapse?

Any relapse is described as a regression back into a certain condition or behavior. In the case of drug or alcohol relapse, it means the return to the specific abusive behavior after a period of abstinence.

It is important to understand that relapse doesn't just happen by itself. Usually addicts relapse due to outside influences and other contributing factors including both a physical inability to avoid impulsive behavior and psychological factors like self doubt, low self esteem, etc. Any drug relapse prevention program must urge individuals to continue recovery related activities consistently. They need to understand that there is no CURE for addictive behavior, just relapse prevention.

Relapse Prevention – A Definition

Relapse prevention is best defined as the method of teaching and educating recovering addicts and dual diagnosis individuals about the techniques involved in effectively managing the influences, triggers and stresses within their environment.

Any relapse prevention plan has to be built on the understanding that drug addiction and alcoholism are diseases of the brain that must be treated effectively in order to prevent chronic relapse. The relapse prevention plan must have a strong component of continued psychological support to avoid relapse.

The Basics of Relapse Prevention

In order to help prevent the risk of drug relapse or alcoholism, it is first important to medically and psychiatrically stabilize the addicted individual. This usually takes place at an on-site detox program. After that, each individual needs time to recuperate from anxiety, depression and stress experienced during their years of alcoholism or drug addictive behaviors.

Once these processes are completed it becomes critical for all individuals to familiarize themselves with a safe, daily structure. At this point they are introduced to a relapse prevention plan that should be implemented immediately. This relapse prevention plan will include discussions on employment, housing and other things necessary for a return to a normal way of life.

If you are looking for drug rehab, alcohol or rehab program including a relapse prevention plan call Lakeview Health now at 1-800-231-2950. All calls are completely confidential and our staff is available to assist you 24 hours a day.