Having a mental health relapse prevention plan is a critical step in maintaining long-term mental well-being and even recovery from substance abuse. Such a plan helps identify personal triggers, develop coping strategies, and build a supportive network to lean on during challenging times. By creating a structured approach, individuals are better equipped to handle setbacks…
Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is a lifelong process. After successful detox and participation in a residential or outpatient substance abuse treatment program, you must be prepared to face the challenges of everyday life without resorting to old patterns of behavior that can lead you to use again. Relapse is a return to addictive…
Our nation has celebrated Independence Day since the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. In 1941, The Fourth of July became a federal holiday. It is our nation’s most celebrated holiday. In the wake of COVID-19, with The Fourth of July broadcasted as the time it will be safe for Americans to gather in…
In addiction treatment, relapse refers to a return to the addictive behavior following a period of sobriety. Addiction is a complicated disease, and relapse is a common part of recovery. A relapse prevention therapy program is an integral part of overall addiction treatment. Creating a relapse prevention plan does not guarantee that you will not…
Research has shown that not only is addiction linked to genetics, but it is also proven to be a “family disease.” In other words, each person in the family has a cause and effect on the addict during addiction and recovery. This is why family support in sobriety is crucial if both parties plan to…