If you have recently relapsed
This worksheet helps you reflect and learn from your most recent recurrence/relapse.
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Recurrence/Relapse can happen. This is nothing to be ashamed of and gives you an opportunity to re-assess where you need extra support. The next steps are to cope with the consequences and figure out what you want to do next.
Some research has found that people who overcame a substance use disorder usually took about 2-5 treatment attempts
Some studies even suggest that the number of quit attempts varies more than this, with some estimates ranging from 5 to 6 to 20 or 30 serious attempts.
Think of relapse as “recycling” through earlier stages. Relapse gives you an opportunity to readjust, figure out what else you may need, and to revisit previous stages.
This is the time to go back with your loved one and see what else they may need. However, it is also an important time for you to take care of yourself. Sometimes as much as we want to, we cannot work harder for someone’s recovery than them. This may be a good opportunity to revisit boundary setting, codependency, and support.
NAMI is an additional resource that can be used: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Family-Support-Group
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.
Here are some questions to think about:
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