Heroin Relapse Prevention

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Relapse is common in 66% of people attempting to stay clean for the first time.

A Common Threat

The relapse process is marked by predictable and identifiable warning signs that begin long before a return to heroin use or relapse occurs.

The Fall Before a Relapse

Moodiness, defensiveness, anxiety, and lack of focus on recovery often are warning signs of potential return to drug use. Emotional Turmoil

Learn to identify and anticipate potentially dangerous relapse periods and situations with the following tips...

Keep a Watchful Eye

Get honest with your sponsor or someone in your sober network. Talking to someone who understands and has been there just might keep you from a relapse.

Distract yourself.Spend time with sober friends or family, take up a new hobby, or find volunteer opportunities that will allow you to focus on others rather than yourself.

Take things one day at a time.Focus only on what you can do in the present moment, rather than months or years down the road.

Try yoga or guided meditation.These practices have been shown to greatly improve recovery programs and the odds of maintaining sobriety.

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