When a person loses control of their ability to withstand their addiction, it is referred to as a relapse. After this happens, the individual will return to the use of their substance of choice (alcohol, illicit drugs, etc.). Instances of… Read More ›
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What Does Relapse Prevention Planning Look Like?
Relapse prevention planning (also known as aftercare planning) is the process wherein someone makes specific plans that will help them succeed. Because recovery is different for everyone, prevention planning can also look different. At Avalon Malibu, we place a large… Read More ›
How to Avoid Relapse With Proper Aftercare Planning
While finishing substance abuse rehabilitation treatment is an enormous step, the journey isn’t done just yet. In order to avoid relapse, you will need to plan for treatment aftercare. It may seem scary to think about what comes next in… Read More ›
Why Relapse Prevention During Treatment Matters
Recovering from chemical dependency can be complex. If you’re beginning that journey, you will need the support of professionals. Choosing the right treatment program for your unique needs allows you to get comprehensive help. It will also set you up… Read More ›
How to Prevent Relapse
Working to actively prevent relapse after you have begun to make strides in your recovery is essential. Although relapse does not mean the end of recovery, it is still important to take steps to minimize your chances of relapse. Below… Read More ›
Shifting the Way You View Relapse
Relapse is a common experience in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) and mental illness. Although relapsing may feel as if you are backpedaling, you could also view it as a chance to deepen your relationship with yourself and your… Read More ›
Navigating Relapse in Recovery
The threat of relapse is a pervasive thought that can cloud your mind, starting from those initial painful withdrawal symptoms during detox and continuing throughout recovery. While unfortunate, relapses are a common occurrence in recovery, and there is no simple… Read More ›
Sobriety in Early Recovery: Pink Cloud Syndrome
Finishing substance addiction treatment is a great accomplishment, and you deserve to feel proud of yourself. By deciding to find the path to a healthy, balanced life, you chose to commit yourself. Don’t break that commitment to yourself after you… Read More ›
Understanding Cross-Addiction
Just because you may have kicked your drug or alcohol addiction doesn’t mean you are off the hook for your newly-found shopping addiction. This practice of simply replacing one addiction for another is known as cross-addiction and is a type… Read More ›
Using the Right Resources in Recovery to Fight Old Habits
Handling stress in addiction recovery revolves around fighting old habits. You’re likely to have already established a few new habits toward your recovery. However, to prevent yourself from repeating previous stress reactions, you need to know how to use the… Read More ›
