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What are some of the common obstacles to maintaining recovery?

What are some of the components of various relapse prevention approaches?

What would you include in an effective relapse prevention plan?

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

Mark Smith

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What are some of the common obstacles to maintaining recovery?

I would imagine that some common obstacles to maintaining sobriety are like other obstacles that an individual faces when making life changes. Obstacles such as facing their trauma or shame and doing this without using an addictive substance as crutch. Relapse would be one of the biggest obstacles that are faced by addicts. Addiction and the accompanying cravings and continued associating with friends or family members who still live within the addiction lifestyle can increase the possibility of relapse. One of the obstacles that I found interesting was the factor of boredom. Going from a set structure of meals, meetings, reflections, and exercise while attempting to start sobriety, the boredom that follows when those routines are removed can lead to more free time and the possible slip back into using their substance of choice.

What are some of the components of various relapse prevention approaches?

Like all medical and psychological treatment, history is crucial. Assessing the history of the individual and understanding the root cause of what led them to substance abuse will help to form the foundation that other components are based off. Knowing the history can help to identify possible triggers and develop strategies on how to get around them when they are presented.

Set goals that are achievable, and these goals should help to improve the individual’s life and health. Achievable goals that provide an individual with a positive productive lifestyle will help to curve the possibility of relapse.

What would you include in an effective relapse prevention plan?

Learn and list out the triggers that the individual has. Everyone has different triggers, so the list will vary. Listing out the locations or individuals that have strong associations to the listed triggers should be avoided as often as possible. If it is impossible to avoid the triggering individuals or locations on a very regular basis, then a solution can be developed to help negate the triggers. 

Aimee Kaiser

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What are some of the common obstacles to maintaining recovery?

For those in recovery, there is an ongoing risk of relapse, due to several possible factors. A big potential obstacle in maintaining recovery is the ongoing stress of life, and the individual’s coping skills in response to stress or specific triggers. Stressful and emotional situations do not simply disappear, and if one does not have effective coping skills, they may fall back into unhealthy coping skills like addiction. Complete sobriety can be difficult in social situations, where it is not “the norm” and others around you may wonder why you aren’t engaging. Withdrawal symptoms also contribute to relapses, particularly in the beginning when the body is still addicted (Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2016). 

What are some of the components of various relapse prevention approaches?

Relapse prevention approaches are, fortunately, very flexible to meet the ongoing needs of the individual in recovery. Management plans typically involve stabilizing the individual through the withdrawal process, assessing the severity of addiction and risk of relapse, educating the client and loved ones about relapse and warning signs, identifying strategies to deal with stressful situations, involving the family and following up with the client (Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2016). 

What would you include in an effective relapse prevention plan?

Relapse Prevention Models, based on cognitive-behavioral therapy and social learning theory, seem to offer the most comprehensive approach to maintaining recovery. Focusing on the individual’s coping skills, and engaging in skills practice and role play, may help the individual prepare for situations in which they may be tempted to turn to substances for comfort and coping with stress. Motivational interviewing can help the client maintain their perspective on recovery, remember why they chose to address their substance use, and the positive elements they hope to achieve in a life of recovery. It is also important to identify social support and resources available to support recovery.