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    Preventing Relapse

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    This document provides a worksheet to help prevent relapse from substance abuse or addiction. It includes three steps: [1] Listing coping strategies to resist cravings, [2] Identifying three social connections for support, and [3] Considering the potential consequences of relapse versus remaining sober. Tips are also provided, such as recognizing craving triggers, using distraction, and avoiding "just one" if complete abstinence is needed for recovery. The goal is to create a personalized plan for overcoming cravings and preventing relapse.

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    Preventing Relapse

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    This document provides a worksheet to help prevent relapse from substance abuse or addiction. It includes three steps: [1] Listing coping strategies to resist cravings, [2] Identifying three social connections for support, and [3] Considering the potential consequences of relapse versus remaining sober. Tips are also provided, such as recognizing craving triggers, using distraction, and avoiding "just one" if complete abstinence is needed for recovery. The goal is to create a personalized plan for overcoming cravings and preventing relapse.

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    This document provides a worksheet to help prevent relapse from substance abuse or addiction. It includes three steps: [1] Listing coping strategies to resist cravings, [2] Identifying three social connections for support, and [3] Considering the potential consequences of relapse versus remaining sober. Tips are also provided, such as recognizing craving triggers, using distraction, and avoiding "just one" if complete abstinence is needed for recovery. The goal is to create a personalized plan for overcoming cravings and preventing relapse.

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    Preventing Relapse

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    Gilang Faisal Andrian
    This document provides a worksheet to help prevent relapse from substance abuse or addiction. It includes three steps: [1] Listing coping strategies to resist cravings, [2] Identifying three social connections for support, and [3] Considering the potential consequences of relapse versus remaining sober. Tips are also provided, such as recognizing craving triggers, using distraction, and avoiding "just one" if complete abstinence is needed for recovery. The goal is to create a personalized plan for overcoming cravings and preventing relapse.

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    The document discusses creating a relapse prevention plan by identifying coping strategies and sources of social support to overcome cravings. It also suggests contrasting the potential consequences of relapse with remaining sober.

    The worksheet suggests listing activities, thoughts, or skills that help remain sober as coping strategies, such as positive or distracting activities enjoyed or calming thoughts.

    Some tips for managing cravings include recognizing triggers, using a cravings diary, distracting oneself as cravings are temporary, and resisting the temptation of 'just one' if complete abstinence is needed.

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    Preventing Relapse

    Worksheet

    A proactive approach can often be greatly helpful when it comes to managing substance abuse and
    addiction.

    By inviting you to identify potential coping strategies, as well as your sources of social support, this
    worksheet makes it easier for you to overcome cravings and prevent relapse in a way that suits you best.

    Instructions

    Use this worksheet to create a plan that will help you on your journey to addiction or substance abuse
    recovery.

    In Step 1, list any Coping Strategies that you find useful in resisting cravings when they arise. These might
    include positive, distracting activities you enjoy, or pleasant and calming thoughts that help you resist the
    temptation to use.

    Step 2 asks you to list 3 Social Connections who can support you along your journey - and especially when
    your cravings are strongest.

    Use Step 3 as a space for reflection and comparison; brainstorm the potential consequences of relapse
    and list them on the left. On the right, compare these with possible or envisioned outcomes of remaining
    sober. Contrasting the two can be a powerful source of motivation for you to avoid relapse and continue
    on your journey to recovery.

    This sheet also includes some tips to help you along the way.

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    Step 1: Coping Strategies

    Activities, thoughts, or skills that help me remain sober…

    Step 2: Social Connections

    People I can turn to for support along my journey…

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    Step 3: Possible Outcomes

    Consequences of Relapsing Consequences of Remaining Sober

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    Preventing Relapse

    → Recognizing the situations and events that trigger your cravings can help you avoid or
    reduce your exposure to them. A Cravings Diary or journal can be a good way to identify any
    patterns or themes, then plan ahead for how to manage them.
    → Cravings are temporary. By distracting yourself, you can manage them more easily until they
    eventually pass.
    → Remain vigilant to avoid relapse - if complete abstinence is the only way for you, resist the
    temptation to have “just one.”
    → Sometimes, relapse does happen. Try not to see this as a failure, only a stumbling block
    along the way to recovery. Avoid lapsing back into unhelpful patterns of behavior.

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