Relapse prevention involves learning coping skills that keep you in sobriety. Before a client graduates recovery treatment, they will learn strong coping mechanisms and healthy habits that make the relapse prevention process easier to stick to.
Why is Relapse Prevention Necessary
Having a strong relapse prevention plan in place gives those in recovery a way to stay sober when cravings or triggers hit. The goal is to turn to coping mechanisms instead of turning to drugs and alcohol.
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 is good for the mind and body and also draws the line between substance use and healthy choices.
Relapse Prevention Activities
There are many different activities and hobbies that can help keep an individual motivated during sobriety. Whether you are more active or more creative, there is something for everyone. Some of the best relapse prevention activities include:
- Going 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 through cravings. Activities can bring individuals the same instant gratification as substance use. It’s all about finding one’s niche and what speaks to your most authentic self. If you are not interested in one activity, another may spark your interest.
Relapse Prevention for Sustainable Sobriety
When you enter addiction treatment with Solution Based Treatment, you will undergo the full recovery process. This starts with detox, then residential rehab. Once detox and inpatient treatment is complete, the doctors on staff will determine if you are ready for the next phase.
Intensive outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization programs come after other forms of addiction treatment have been completed. They help clients work towards strong relapse prevention strategies. Relapse prevention is cemented into the daily routine in outpatient treatment where the strategies can be put to the test with the support of doctors, therapists, and other treatment providers.
Lay Out Relapse a Plan
If you or someone you know has recently undergone addiction treatment, it’s best to continue with the support of outpatient programs. Solution Based Treatment offers both intensive outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization programs – there’s something for all needs and commitment levels. It never hurts to solidify your relapse prevention strategies – from one year sober to 30 years sober.
If relapse prevention strategies fail, it’s best to get back into detox and inpatient treatment as soon as possible to prevent overdose. 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.