Housing
The person who oversees a halfway house
House Manager
3 stages of relapse
Emotional, Mental, Physical
A doctor who specializes in general medicine
Primary care doctor
This is the key concept of Step 1, where individuals admit their inability to control their addiction.
Powerlessness
A recovery group that focuses on Buddhism
A bridge or support network between rehab and independent life
Halfway house or Sober Living
This type of social situation can increase the risk of relapse due to the presence of substances or unhealthy behaviors
High-Risk Situations
A doctor who specializes in mental health and substance use disorders
Psychiatrist
In a 12-step program, reaching out to this person for support can be a vital part of preventing relapse.
Sponsor
Self Management and Recovery Training
SMART Recovery
National governing body that oversees halfway houses
National Alliance of Recovery Residencies
This simple but effective relaxation technique can help manage anxiety and reduce the risk of relapse.
Breathing Techniques
A trained professional that helps patients improve their mental health, address trauma, and find new coping skills
Therapist
This common 12-step slogan encourages members to focus on recovery without being overwhelmed by the future.
One day at a time
his physical condition, characterized by exhaustion and depletion, can lower a person's resilience to relapse.
Fatigue
Governing body that oversees halfway houses
FARR - Florida Association of Recovery Residences
Loss of this regular practice, which keeps a person grounded in their recovery, is a key warning sign of trouble in recovery
Routine
A kind of therapy that focuses on the idea that thoughts and feelings are closely linked and can influence each other and helps recognize unhelpful patterns and break them down
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Before approaching someone to make amends, it’s important to ensure that doing so will not cause this.
Further harm
This type of trigger is a location or specific place that reminds a person of their previous substance use.
Environmental Trigger
Democratically Run Halfway House
Oxford House
When someone starts to believe they no longer need help or support, this can be a major warning sign of relapse.
Overconfidence
A psychotherapy technique that helps people process traumatic memories or other distressing life experiences
EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Step 12 involves this kind of transformation that results from following the previous steps.
Spiritual Awakening
This type of physical activity can help reduce cravings and improve overall mood.
Exercise