About Relapse

Relapse Prevention is a term that is used to describe the return to heavy drug or alcohol use after a prolonged period of minimal or no drug and alcohol use. It is typically caused by a variety of things, such as:

• Stress
• Lack of support
• Negative/positive emotions
• Celebratory events
• Boredom
• Things/places/people that serve as reminders of past drug use
• Lack of coping skills

While these items are by no means an exhaustive list of things that can cause a relapse, it is important to note that relapse can affect anyone and may be influenced by a variety of circumstances and factors. Relapse typically happens in three stages: emotional relapse, mental relapse, and physical relapse.

Relapse Prevention in Addiction Treatment

Relapse prevention is an important aspect of drug and alcohol rehab.  As clients progress through their rehab programs at our addiction treatment center, they will work with clinical counselors and recovery specialists to build a solid foundation in sobriety that incorporates a variety of relapse prevention techniques, combined with sober living in austin.

• Exploring Positive and Negative Effects of Drug Use
  Clients explore drug use consequences through group discussions to support awareness and improve relapse prevention.

  Identifying High-Risk Situations
  Counselors help clients recognize risky situations through open discussions about past lapses, dreams, and drug-related thoughts.

  Self-Monitoring
  Clients improve relapse prevention by tracking emotional and behavioral cues, increasing self-awareness, and knowing when to ask for help.

  Developing Strategies to Cope With Cravings
  Clients learn coping skills to manage cravings effectively, understanding they are a normal part of the recovery process.

  Managing Lapses
  Relapse doesn’t mean failure. Our team provides accountability and support to help clients recover from setbacks.

  Creating a Relapse Prevention Plan
  Each client leaves with a detailed relapse prevention plan that outlines actions and support if a lapse occurs.

  Relapse Prevention at Nova
  Relapse prevention is vital at Nova. We prepare clients for life’s challenges after leaving our treatment center.