The Key Elements of a Relapse Prevention Plan
Content reviewed by Khelsea Walker Recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) is a lifelong process, and completing treatment is only one step in it. Once individuals finish a treatment program, it is unrealistic to assume they are fully ready to navigate the pressures that exist outside of the treatment facility. To effectively abstain from substance […]
Do Relapse Prevention Programs Lower Your Chances of Drug and Alcohol Relapse?
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Most research on addiction identifies substance use disorder (SUD) as a relapsing disorder. This is because SUD is both chronic and relapsing. When an individual goes through treatment and recovery from addiction, there is no guarantee that they will remain sober forever. As recovery from […]
Aspects of an Addiction Relapse Prevention Plan
Aspects of an Addiction Relapse Prevention Plan Updated on 10/26/23 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) is a lifelong journey. During treatment, treatment plans must be created both intentionally and strategically to help meet the individualized needs of every patient. Throughout treatment, you […]
How Do Alumni Programs Help Recovery & Prevent Relapse?
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Alumni programs are an important part of recovery for all individuals seeking treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD). These programs provide long term support and offer resources including virtual ways to stay connected. Alumni programs can aid in relapse prevention by offering individuals a […]
How Nutrition Can Aid in Addiction Relapse Prevention
Updated 4/29/25 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Achieving and maintaining sobriety from alcohol and other drugs is about more than simply avoiding substances. Individuals seeking lifelong recovery must be aware of multiple strategies that help them prioritize their sobriety without succumbing to cravings and relapsing. Such strategies can […]
Does Relapse Mean I’ve Failed in Addiction Recovery?
Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC Although the goal of sobriety and recovery is to avoid substance use permanently, relapse is, unfortunately, a common part of the recovery journey from alcohol and drug use. To understand why relapse is common, it is essential to recognize how addiction develops in the brain. Substance […]
Knowing Your Body While Sober
Pinelands: Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Addiction is a complex disease that significantly impacts a person’s brain and body. Every time a person uses substances, their mind and body are altered. With constant and repetitive use, distinct changes happen to emotional, physical and cognitive functioning that becomes increasingly difficult to […]
What to Do After a Relapse
Updated on 01/25/24 Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC Relapse does not mean that your recovery journey has failed. For many people in recovery, relapse is considered another step toward securing long-lasting healing—an opportunity to learn something else that will benefit down the road. Recovery from substance use and addiction is never an easy […]
What Should You Do if You Relapse?
What Should You Do if You Relapse? Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu For too many people in recovery from substance abuse, relapse is viewed as a failure. However, that thinking is flawed. Recovery is a journey, not a destination. You worked too hard getting through treatment to get to where […]
Relapse Prevention Therapy: Know Your Triggers
Relapse Prevention Therapy: Know Your Triggers You have connections with people, places or things that remind you of good or bad times. A song can remind you of when you were out with friends, broke up with your significant other or learned about an event. Whether it’s music, art, a person or a thing, there’s […]