Triggers in Drug and Alcohol Recovery — Relapse Prevention

Triggers in Drug and Alcohol Recovery — Relapse Prevention – It is crucial to know how to deal with the triggers that can lead to relapse in recovery. At Duffy’s, trained counselors will give you the tools to help you avoid the triggers you will face after your treatment. www.duffysrehab.com Watch Debbie’s story of overcoming multiple relapses youtu.be Jen: One of the things we’ve learned over time and through studies is that there are internal triggers that occur long before anyone picks up a drug or a drink. Debbie: Usually with someone who relapses a lot, it’s something inside, something you can’t get over or deal with. Jen: And those are internal things that happen in terms of the changing in one’s thinking, a change in attitude, something like complacency or feeling as though there’s no program that can help them. When we begin to get these distorted thought or emotions, that’s an internal trigger. When we talk about external triggers, those are behavioral changes, things that we begin to do differently that symbolize a change and a potential relapse, things like stopping going to meetings or not calling your sponsor. Most people believe that a relapse is, “Well, I’ve picked up and used, and that’s it,” but there’s so much more to relapse then just picking up and using. Andrew: There are a million chances to stop before you go and pick up that drink. Jen: A relapse occurs weeks, sometimes months before the actual substance is ingested. WE really want to arm our guests with as much information and knowledge as possible so that …

Rescue Mission Announces “Tribute to Recovery”

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Press Release Guidelines. On Saturday, November 3 at 5:00 p.m., the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission will honor the accomplishments of 17 courageous men and women graduating from the 12-month residential drug and alcohol treatment program.
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Addiction service expands

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A DRUG and alcohol support service is branching out as it seeks to assist more locals with their recovery from addiction. New Roots has organised an open day at the Roosegate Community Centre before it begins regular meetings next week. The support …
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