Maintenance

Maintenance

“I have started MOUD and want to continue working to maintain this change.” Now that you are stable on MOUD, let’s look at the other areas that may need support to make this change sustainable.

Apps For Support

Apps for support

There are numerous apps out there that can help you keep track of your progress and it’s all about finding the right one for you! We have compiled a list of those we know with a brief description to help you choose, but please do share with us here if you are using another one that you have found helpful so we can share with everyone.

Mindfulness has been found to be helpful in recovery. The Calm App can be helpful in getting you started on your journey.

I am Sober is a social networking app for those in recovery that can assist in making connections with others.

Nomo is an app that helps you keep track of your recovery, along with tools to help with accountability.

MOUD Support Groups

MOUD Support groups

Check in with your MOUD provider and see if they have support groups for others who are taking MOUD. This is a good way to practice accountability and feel supported. Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous meetings are also a way to connect with others who are taking MOUD.

Mental Health

Taking care of your mental health is an important part of recovery. Some MOUD treatment may require you to first engage in some behavioral health treatment, such as one-on-one counseling, intensive outpatient, or group therapy. Speak with your MOUD provider about these options.

Other ways to seek out mental health treatment are through:

psychology today

Helps you find a therapist in your area and you can filter by modality, insurance plan, and other specifications to find a therapist right for you

Zocdoc

There is another website that helps you find a therapist near you

Mental health

Find Treatment also helps with finding mental health treatment options near you

Finding Activities

Finding new sources of pleasure

Now that you have been in treatment, life might seem a bit different. Now is a great opportunity to look into old and new activities that can create pleasure in your life. Here are some resources that can help you find things to do.

Join monument

Meetup

This website is helpful in looking to connect with others with similar interests and find activities in your area.

Airbnb

Is a fun resource where you can look at things going on in your area that might be fun and something you haven’t thought of trying before

healthline

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter responsible for pleasure and substance use can deplete this. Here are some ways to naturally increase your levels of dopamine and find new ways to make you feel good.

Starting a workout routine

Starting a work out routine and exercising regularly has been found to be beneficial in recovery and sobriety maintenance.

Friends & Family
Check-in

HOW TO HANDLE MAINTENANCE WITH A LOVED ONE?

Quick tip

Supporting Yourself While Your Loved One Maintains Recovery

In the maintenance phase, your loved one will have been in treatment, taking their medications, and maintaining their recovery. During this phase, it might be helpful for you as a family or friend to reach out for support of your own. We have recommended such resources throughout the phases and continue to suggest them here.

 

If you need extra support, there are groups such as Al-Anon that you can attend. Al-anon is for family and loved ones of someone who is struggling with substance use.

Resources

NAMI is an additional resource that can be used: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Family-Support-Group

Family struggling with substance use

If you need extra support, there are groups such as Al-Anon that you can attend. Al-anon is for family and loved ones of someone who is struggling with substance use.

Want to explore more resources?

Let’s Check In!

Now that you have been on treatment for some time. here are some questions to consider:

You will be able to download them or send them to yourself to keep them.

Question 1

How have you been maintaining your treatment?*

Question 2

What challenges are you encountering?*

Question 2

What challenges are you encountering?*

Question 3

What are practical ways you can address them?*

Question 4

Can you name 3 things that have improved since starting treatment?*

Question 4

Can you name 3 things that have improved since starting treatment?*

Question 5

What other areas of your life can you focus on now that you are stable in your treatment?*

Question 6

What are some other goals you may have that are now possible?*

Question 6

What are some other goals you may have that are now possible?*