Leaving an inpatient addiction treatment program brings a whirlwind of emotions. It’s exciting to re-enter the outside world armed with recovery tools and some clean time under your belt, but the challenge of avoiding relapse can inspire fear and anxiety. Aftercare programs can provide the support you need to successfully maintain recovery.
If you’re worried about the chance of relapse after rehab, Promises offers the accountability and structure that can help you succeed. Contact us at 844.875.5609 to learn more about the addiction aftercare programs we offer.
Learning How Not to Relapse Takes Work
An addiction treatment program can be a life-changing experience. However, inpatient programs have their limits. During treatment, relapse isn’t an option. Once you leave, everything is different. You find yourself facing challenges that include triggers, old friends who encourage bad habits, and cravings that are hard to overcome alone.
Fortunately, you’re not alone. When you build up a supportive community of people who understand addiction recovery, the chance of relapse lessens.
It’s possible to learn how not to relapse, but it doesn’t happen by itself. You have to actively work to maintain your recovery and create a life in which there’s no place for relapse.
By following these tips, you can continue strengthening the foundation you began building during treatment.
See a Therapist
Most treatment centers encourage clients to continue seeing a therapist after completing a program. Some centers even include this step in an aftercare plan. Working with a therapist is highly beneficial in the immediate aftermath of a treatment program.
The period of early recovery comes with so many changes and challenges that it helps immensely to have someone to talk to about what you’re going through. An individual therapist can get to know you and provide valuable advice and insight.
Personalized attention from a professional supports your mental and emotional health. A therapist can help you identify and address concerns that might otherwise lead to relapse.
Find an Addiction Support Group
There’s a support group for nearly every form of addiction these days. Twelve-step support groups are the original form of community addiction support, and they continue to be a popular option for recovery maintenance.
Some of the most popular 12-Step groups include:
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
- Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA)
- Cocaine Anonymous (CA)
- Heroin Anonymous (HA)
Although 12-Step groups aren’t the only support option, they’re the most widespread—even the smallest of towns usually have at least one group, while large cities host hundreds of meetings a week.
Most cities also offer faith-based addiction support groups, like the popular Christian program Celebrate Recovery.
Join an Addiction Aftercare Program
Addiction aftercare is one of the most powerful tools for successfully combating relapse. An aftercare program is designed to address the unique challenges of early recovery.
Aftercare programs offer support to individuals who have recently completed an addiction treatment program. For many, an aftercare program is the missing link that helps them overcome early recovery challenges and successfully avoid relapse.
Addiction aftercare usually occurs in a group therapy setting. This can provide a sense of community, understanding, and solidarity. Aftercare provides accountability and support in avoiding relapse in the days and weeks after completing a treatment program.
At Promises, We Offer Quality Addiction Aftercare
Promises Behavioral Health offers comprehensive addiction treatment for all stages of the recovery journey. Our addiction aftercare programs are designed to provide the best possible care to clients during the delicate period of early recovery.
We understand that avoiding relapse in the period after treatment requires effective support. Our addiction aftercare programs are designed to provide clients with tools for successfully overcoming the risk of relapse. The unique blend of peer and professional support offered at Promises empowers our clients to stay committed to the journey of recovery.
Call 844.875.5609 to learn more about the addiction aftercare programs offered at Promises.