Relapse Prevention Irving

Relapse happens when a person in treatment and/or recovery starts using again. Relapse prevention is formulating strategies to prevent this from occurring.

Relapse Rates

Statistics show rates are quite high for certain substances. Relapse prevention is a necessary part of treatment to avoid what may very likely occur - a return to abuse. The first five years are the most risky. A plan needs to be in place for at least that long.

Heroin has the highest rate at 87%, followed closely by alcohol at 86%. Highly addictive crack cocaine is at 84%. Marijuana abusers were at a rate of 72%. Depressant drugs - 51%, methamphetamines - 56%, cocaine - 55% and PCP, inhalants and hallucinogens - 40-46% all come in at approximately the halfway mark.

These high rates are why relapse prevention needs to be high priority in any treatment plan. These rates would be much higher without relapse prevention. To learn more about preventing yourself or a loved one from relapsing back into usage, contact the Irving drug rehab centers to find out which programs and centers are best to ensure continued sobriety. Call (877) 804-1531 today.

The Three Stages of Relapse: Emotional, Mental and Physical

Emotional: Anxiety and resentment are developing, resulting in defensive emotions and feelings of isolation. The abuser refuses to ask for help, though they may be aware they need help. They are pretending all is fine and aren't attending meetings.

Mental: The battle of wanting to return to using, but resistance to using is now ongoing. Thinking turns into planning as the individual thinks about past use and starts to lie about how they really are feeling. They start looking up old connections and convincing themselves that, this time, they can control their usage.

Physical: The person is back to using illicit substances.

Relapse Prevention Programs

Treatment centers with addiction therapy have measures in place to help an abuser avoid a reoccurrence from happening. Attending therapy gives a person the knowledge of the stages and the warning signs to watch out for.

Prevention strategies include living in halfway houses, going to addiction treatment meetings regularly, calling on a sponsor for support and going to counseling sessions. Holistic therapies like art, music, equine, yoga therapy and acupuncture can be helpful by relieving stress and getting in touch with feelings nonverbally. Addiction centers with these relapse prevention plans help an addict sustain long term sobriety.

Aftercare programs, for at least six months, help addicts cope with transitioning into the outside world. Learning to cope with the world without using and close monitoring of an abuser's progress daily are important to maintaining sobriety. Without aftercare, it is likely for an addict to begin to use again, as the stages of relapse can progress without strategies to actively combat it.

Getting on the Road to Recovery

Drug programs with aftercare and relapse prevention plans are a good choice for abusers who are seeking effective recovery. Licensed and trained addiction specialists that can help are knowledgeable about all phases, including the importance of aftercare and treatment. From detox through aftercare, they are there to help you or a loved one recover.

You don't have to deal with the pain and suffering of addiction any longer.