Relapse prevention is crucial to maintain sobriety successfully. Before a client exits recovery treatment, they will be taught strong coping mechanisms and healthy habits that make the relapse prevention process easier.
Why Relapse Prevention is Necessary
Having a strong relapse prevention plan in place gives those in recovery somewhere to turn when cravings or triggers hit. The goal is to turn to the learned coping mechanisms instead of turning back to drugs and alcohol.
Despite what many think, sheer willpower is not always enough to stand up against strong cravings or potential triggers like others consuming substances. Having a positive distraction to turn to not only enriches the mind and body but also draws the line between substance use and healthy choices.
Relapse Prevention Strategies
There are many different activities that can help keep an individual motivated during sobriety. Whether someone is more active or more creative, there is something for everyone. Some of the best relapse prevention activities include:
- Getting outdoors – hiking/walking/picnicking
- Reading
- Journaling
- Art – drawing/painting/coloring
- Working out
- Music
- Volunteering in community
These activities work to keep the mind busy and the body busy. They can also bring individuals the same instant gratification as substance use. It’s all about finding one’s niche and what speaks to the soul. If someone is not interested in one activity, another may spark their interest.
Relapse Prevention for Successful Outcomes
When an individual enters addiction treatment with Solution Based Treatment, they will undergo the full recovery process. This starts with detox, then residential rehabilitation. Once detox and inpatient treatment is complete, the doctors on staff will determine if the client is ready for the next phase.
Intensive outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization programs come after other forms of addiction treatment have been completed. They exist to work towards strong relapse prevention strategies. Relapse prevention is solidified in outpatient treatment where the strategies can be put to the test with the support of doctors, therapists, and other treatment providers.
Establish Your Relapse Prevention Plan
If you or someone you know has recently undergone addiction treatment and is in need of strengthening their relapse prevention strategies, outpatient treatment may be the right choice. Solution Based Treatment offers both intensive outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization programs – there’s something for all needs and commitment levels.
If relapse prevention strategies fail, it’s best to get back into detox and inpatient treatment as soon as possible. Solution Based Treatment is ready to welcome anyone with open arms, because everyone deserves a chance at a brighter future.
About Solution Based Treatment
Solution Based Treatment is a national leader in detox and rehab programs. We offer inpatient medical detox, substance rehab, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, faith-based recovery, and sober living options. We maintain a 2:1 client to staff ratio to offer the best support possible to our patients within upscale living environments. At Solution Based Treatment, we support better living for brighter futures, all starting with our detox and rehab services. For more information visit our website at solutionbasedtreatment.com or give us a call at (833) 999-1941.