Relapse Prevention
True or False: Relapse is an event.
FALSE!
Relapse is a process that has multiple stages, and is easier to prevent the earlier you intervene.
Define a Personal Boundary.
A limit that we set for ourselves, or our rules we live by.
They can help us prevent harm to ourselves or others. We impose them on ourselves and ask for others to respect them.
What is an example of Self-Sabotage?
OPEN ANSWER!
Some potential example might be relapsing on an anniversary of sobriety, breaking parole before a final court date, ending a relationship as it starts to get serious. There are more, so if you name one, you get a point.
How many days stay is typically allowed for Withdrawal Management's residential program?
7 days.
As a voluntary program, clients are allowed to discharge at any time. Extensions are not common, but certain circumstance will allow for them: so ask.
This actress began using substances when she was only 9 years old and going to rehab as early as 13. Despite a relapse from sobriety in 2016, she has reported being sober since 2019.
Drew Barrymore
What are the 3 stages of relapse?
Emotional, Mental, and Physical.
Each stage has different symptoms and different intervention techniques. Physical relapse is the final stage and coming back from that will be the most challenging.
True or False: Boundaries are universal and look the same for everyone
False!
Because boundaries are personal limits/rules we set for ourselves, they often are different for everyone. What is right for you, may not be right for someone else.
TRUE OR FALSE: Self-sabotage is common.
TRUE!
Although not everyone experiences self-sabotage, it is very common, especially for those dealing with addiction.
After how many days are you allowed to return to our Withdrawal Management site?
3 days.
72 hours after discharging, you're eligible to return to this program if you've used substances. You can access other sites prior to this.
This "friendly-neighbourhood" actor started to notice his dependence on alcohol in social settings and decided to try "dry January" in 2022. He hasn't touched a drop since.
Tom Holland
Name 3 relapse prevention strategies!
Practice self-care, speak to someone about your urges, wait it out, distract yourself, relaxation, avoid triggers, use healthy rewards, make new routines, have a safety plan, be honest with yourself and others, etc.
What would be a healthy boundary to set during addiction recovery?
OPEN ANSWER!
Your boundaries are specific to you, so if you can explain why it's healthy, then it is a valid answer.
Name 2 strategies to prevent self-sabotage!
Strategies include: addressing underlying emotions, developing healthy coping mechanisms, practicing self-compassion, utilize mindfulness, be open and honest about it with others, challenge the narratives you tell yourself, and let emotions settle before reacting or making decisions. Are there more?
Which partnering agency funds the 30-day Concurrent Crisis-Bed program?
Gerstein Crisis Centre
You can access this program along with their other programs by contacting the Substance Use Crisis Team at (416) 962-0220.
Although he's known for singing the lyrics "you can have whatever you like", this rapper has abstained from pills since an arrest in 2010.
T.I. (Clifford Harris Jr.)
What are 2 signs someone is in the Mental Relapse stage?
Hanging out with old using friends, lying, fantasizing about / glamourizing use, planning your relapse.
Name 3 categories of boundaries!
Physical, mental, emotional, sexual, material, and spiritual.
Name 3 causes of self-sabotage!
Shame, fear, assumptions, uncertainty, desire for control, and seeking safety.
All of these empower each of the others to grow, creating a cycle of self-sabotage. Addressing these are key!
TRUE OR FALSE: Everyone at Withdrawal Management is trying to achieve sobriety.
False!
Everyone has different addiction recovery goals. Although sobriety from substances is required for our residential clients during their stay, WMS staff will assist with all recovery goals an individual has.
You may believe he's washing liver and fava beans down with a "nice chianti", but this actor stopped drinking in 1975 - celebrating 50 years of sobriety in 2025.
Anthony Hopkins
What does the acronym HALT stand for?
HALT: hungry, angry, lonely, tired.
This is a helpful way to remember high-risk states in which you are more vulnerable to relapse. Avoid or manage these the best you can.
How can you effectively communicate your boundaries to others?
Be clear and firm, but not rude. Use factual information rather than emotional. Use "I" statements. Be honest.
What is the difference between GUILT and SHAME?
Guilt is something we feel about the actions or inaction we have taken, but shame is a judgment we feel of who we are as a person.
Guilt can be healthy if appropriately dealt with, but shame will only encourage further self-sabotage.
What time are the smoke breaks and what do you have to do to access them?
If you've attended morning check-in group, you can go on 2 smoke breaks. 9:00 am after check-in is finished and 8:00 pm.
Once known for MadTV, this comedian and podcast host has struggled off and on with addiction to alcohol, methamphetamines, cannabis, and opioids, but has been sober since a relapse in 2019.
Bobby Lee