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We believe in providing our patients with powerful tools to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery, even after the completion of treatment.
At Southeast Detox, we implement a customized approach to relapse prevention. Our comprehensive and individualized relapse prevention plans help individuals identify high-risk situations and triggers, integrate positive coping mechanisms, and adopt tools for relapse prevention.
What Causes Substance Abuse Relapse?
Drug and alcohol addiction not only affect the body, but also the mind. This means that both physical and mental triggers can stimulate drug and alcohol relapse. Those who experience the following may be at greater risk for relapse:
- Lack of support from family members
- Lack of a stable home environment
- Negative thought patterns
- Chronic stress
It is important to note that if relapse does occur, it does not mean addiction treatment was unsuccessful or that sobriety is not possible. It’s common for individuals who struggle with addiction to relapse at least once during the early stages of recovery. Understanding what might trigger a relapse and having a plan for these triggers is what a relapse prevention plan is all about.
Preventing Relapse through Aftercare
Relapse prevention plans at Southeast Detox aim to empower individuals to resist and overcome the urge to resume negative behaviors.
Do I Need a Relapse Prevention Plan?
The short answer is yes. Every person who struggles with addiction should have a relapse prevention plan in place, no matter how long they have maintained sobriety. At Southeast Detox, our addiction specialists are dedicated to offering the highest quality treatment and aftercare plans so patients can confidently recover from drug and alcohol addiction.
If you or a loved one are seeking help for addiction for the first time or have recently relapsed, we welcome you to reach out to us at (706) 873-9955 to learn more.
