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Relapse Prevention Solidifies Sobriety
Relapse rates from addiction (40-60%) can be compared to those of other chronic illnesses such as Type I diabetes (30-50%), hypertension (50-70%) and asthma (50-70%). Like these other chronic illness, there is help and support – more commonly known as relapse prevention.
What is a relapse?
Relapse is a process that happens over time when a person in recovery starts to pull away from his or her support network and returns to old behaviors and risky situations and may be tempted to begin drinking or abusing drugs again. Without a strong support network, it is often difficult for a woman to handle crisis situations alone.
Residence XII’s relapse prevention program
Residence XII’s relapse prevention program is designed for women who have had treatment and are in danger of relapsing or have already relapsed. Prior treatment – which can be at Res XII or elsewhere -- ensures that a woman understands the disease concept of addiction and can learn about relapse and develop the tools to avoid it. Family is heavily involved in the relapse program because their education and support is critical for the patient’s long-term success. To be successful in her recovery a woman needs time to go to meetings, stay connected with other women in recovery and build a strong support network including a sponsor. Relapse prevention can really build a strong foundation to solidify a woman’s sobriety. Elements of Residence’s XII relapse prevention program include:
- Sixteen relapse prevention groups over eight weeks, three hours twice weekly
- Three individual sessions that includes a mandatory family session
- Two family groups
- Random urinalysis
- Patients are required to have a sponsor
- Completion of Terence Gorski’s Relapse Prevention Counseling Workbook, Practical Exercises for Managing High Risk Situations
Relapse prevention is covered by insurance. Call 425-823-8844 for more information or to schedule a free assessment.