In this episode of the Recovery Rebirth Podcast, we delve into relapse prevention is a prevalent topic in the world of recovery. While people often think relapse only happens with substance use disorder, anyone in recovery can fall prey to emotional/mental relapse. We highlight the phases leading up to relapse and myriad behaviors that foretell relapse could be imminent (e.g. neglecting self-care, being filled with resentment)  

We underscore the difference between a slip and true relapse. Early in recovery, it’s easy to slip back into the addictive behavior, while relapse is having a sustained period of sobriety and falling back into addictive behaviors and using people, places or things in an addictive way.

Stress and boredom can trigger relapse. Some people relapse even when things are going well in their lives. Addiction can flare up at any time.

Regardless of the addictive behavior people are struggling with, there is hope for sustainable recovery. 

We’re rooting for you!  

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