Mark Houston Recovery

A Plan For Developing a Winning Relapse Prevention Course of Action

Recovery is a journey that lasts a lifetime. We are never “cured” from our addiction, but remain in a constant state of recovery based on a daily course of action. Though we may wish it weren't so, addiction is a disease that we must constantly remain aware of throughout our entire lives.

Relapse can occur at any time if we're not in fit spiritual condition and we are aware of our relapse triggers and have an action plan for how to handle those triggers once they arise into my awareness. Though every individual is unique, there are certain relapse triggers that seem to be universal to all addicts:

Relapse Trigger #1: Putting Yourself In Difficult Situations Like Visiting Your Favorite Bar Or Hanging Out With Friends Who Are Still Using

Relapse Trigger #5: Skipping Your Doctor's Appointments, Stopping Your Therapy And Generally Failing To Follow Your Overall Relapse Prevention Treatment Plan

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Relapse Trigger #1: Putting Yourself In Difficult Situations Like Visiting Your Favorite Bar Or Hanging Out With Friends Who Are Still Using

Relapse Trigger #2: Keeping Isolated By Not Attending Meetings Or Working With My Sponsor

Relapse Trigger #3: Keeping Any Type Of Alcohol, Drugs Or Paraphernalia Around The House For Any Reason

Relapse Trigger #4: Obsessing About Using Drugs Or Drinking

Relapse Trigger #5: Skipping Your Doctor's Appointments, Stopping Your Therapy And Generally Failing To Follow Your Overall Relapse Prevention Treatment Plan

Relapse Trigger #6: Feeling Like You Are Strong Enough To Handle This On Your Own

Relapse Trigger #7: Having A Strained Relationship With A Spouse Who Still Uses Alcohol Or Drugs

Relapse Trigger #8: Setting Your Expectations Too High And Being Too Hard On Yourself When Things Do Not Progress Perfectly

Relapse Trigger #9: Changing Your Routine

Relapse Trigger #10: Ignoring Sudden Changes In Psychiatric Symptoms Such As Depression, Anxiety, Anger

Relapse Trigger #11: Dwelling On Unresolved Conflicts Or Past Hurts

Relapse Trigger #12: Transferring Your Substance Abuse Addiction to Other Addictions

Relapse Trigger #13: Extreme Emotional Life Changes

Relapse Trigger #14: Ignoring Warning Signs And Triggers

Relapse Trigger #15: Refusing To Deal With Personal Problems

Relapse Trigger #16: Not Having Awareness of Your Limitations

Relapse Trigger #17: Stopping Medications Against Your Doctor's Advice

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