Stages of Relapse
The Three Stages of Relapse
Emotional, Mental, & Physical
What 3 things should you avoid to help prevent relapse?
people, places, things
What is H.A.L.T
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
We Admitted we were powerles over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable
Step 1
True or False; Recovery requires more than willpower.
True--Recovery requires lifestyle changes
The act of using alcohol or another drug
Physical Relapse
Talking to someone, learning to ask for help, practicing honesty can be examples of?
Relapse prevention skill or coping skill
What is H.O.W
Honesty, Openminded, Willing
We Made a Searching and Moral Inventory of Ourselves.
Step 4
True or False: The key to Relapse Prevention is understanding that it happens gradually.
True
Fantasizing about using, lying, looking for opportunities to use
Mental Relapse
In order to create new ___ ____. You may need to find new ways to celebrate, have fun, new plans for how to spend your evenings, etc.
Healthy Routine/Structure
What is D.E.N.I.A.L
Don't Even (K)now I Am Lying
We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.
Step 8
True or False: Relapse is a process, it's not an event.
True
There is a war going on in your mind, part of you wants to use, but part of you doesn't.
Mental Relapse
A____ _____ ______ is always necessary for an individual to take control of their future sobriety and avoid future relapse.
Relapse Prevention Plan
What is T.H.I.N.K
Is it:
True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind
We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
Step 10
True or False: Relapse means recovery has failed.
False. Relapse can be part of the learning process.
Beginning to isolate, become complacent, avoiding own problems or emotions are an example of what kind of relapse
Emotional Relapse
Name the 5 key things in a relapse prevention plan.
Social Supports, Self care, Goals, Coping skills,
Recognize triggers/warning signs/high risk situations
What is S.L.I.P
Sobriety Lost It's Priority
Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts, and to practice all of these principles in all our affairs.
Step 12
True or False: Asking for help is a sign of weakness.
False. It shows strength and courage