Stages of Relapse
The Three Stages of Relapse
Emotional, Mental, & Physical
Signs of emotional relapse also share some of the symptoms of PAWS
True.
persistent occurrence of withdrawal symptoms that can last for months after a person gets sober caused by the brain readjusting to being without alcohol and drugs
Self-care is vital in avoiding this stage of relapse.
Emotional relapse
What are 3 things people in recovery commonly say you should avoid to help prevent relapse?
people, places, things
True or False: A relapse prevention plan should not be revised and re-evaluated
False. A relapse prevention plan should be continually looked at and re-evaluated to ensure that it fits current feelings, situations, etc.
"No man steps in the same river twice, for he is not the same man and it is not the same river."
We are always changing and growing so your RPP should grow with you.
The act of using alcohol or another drug after a period of abstinence while working a program of recovery.
Physical Relapse
Relapse prevention involves focusing on the early stages when it's still easier to do something
True
This gives you too much time to be with your own thoughts
isolation and boredom
Talking to someone, learning to ask for help, and practicing honesty can be examples of?
Relapse prevention skill and/or coping skill/strategies
(of someone suffering from a disease) experiencing deterioration after a period of improvement is known as?
Relapse
Fantasizing about using, lying, looking for opportunities to use
Mental Relapse
The key to relapse prevention is to understand that relapse happens gradually and often begins before drugs or alcohol is introduced into your system.
True
To maintain your sobriety, you need to be able to recognize and identify this
Relapse warning signs
Triggers (internal and external)
High Risk Situations
In order to create new H___ H____. You may need to find new ways to celebrate, have fun, new plans for how to spend your evenings, etc.
Healthy habits
Distract yourself, talk to someone, learn to ask for help, and practice honesty are examples of what kind of strategies?
Coping strategies which are important skills for relapse prevention
There is a war going on in your mind, part of you wants to use, but part of you doesn't.
Mental Relapse
Relapse prevention involves saying no just before you are about to use.
False. Saying "no" is the final and most difficult stage to stop, which is why people relapse.
Depression, Anxiety, anger, and other emotions are examples of what type of triggers?
Internal Triggers
A____ is always necessary for an individual to take control of their future sobriety and avoid future relapse.
(Individualized) Relapse Prevention Plan
Glamorizing or glorifying your past use is an example of what kind of relapse?
Mental
Beginning to isolate, becoming complacent, and avoiding own problems or emotions are an example of what kind of relapse
Emotional Relapse
Bargaining, lying, seeing old friends and minimizing the consequences are a part of physical relapse.
False. These are examples of mental relapse
A reluctance in connecting with your support system or reaching out for help.
Name the 5 key things in a relapse prevention plan.
1. Take time for self-assessment and reflection
2. Recognize triggers and warning signs
3. Plan for the worst
4. Involve others
5. Set goals for a healthy lifestyle
You should "H.A.L.T." when you feel triggered, and check for these feelings.
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired