| After completing a rehabilitation program, it is up to | | | | several months of preventing relapse on your own |
| you to take responsibility for your own actions. | | | | can be the most difficult, and your tolerance for |
| Rehab programs can only give you the tools and | | | | stress will be extra sensitive. The best thing you can |
| training needed to make the right decision, but | | | | do is relax... take it easy... and take one day at a time. |
| ultimately it is your decision to remain sober and live | | | | If your counselor feels it is appropriate, you may |
| the healthier, happier life you deserve. | | | | receive medication that will help with any physical |
| If you don't feel ready to face those temptations | | | | triggers or temptations for relapse. It is important to |
| yet, your rehab center may recommend you to an | | | | take such medication responsibly, as prescription |
| extended relapse prevention program. Being honest | | | | medication can also lead to dependency. |
| with yourself and your counselor are the most | | | | As you enter an addiction rehab program, it is |
| important things you can do. | | | | important to have a clear understanding of what you |
| Your own will is what will keep you sober when you | | | | should-and should not-expect out of treatment. |
| have completed your rehab programs. Triggers and | | | | Rehab can help you recognize your personal |
| temptations to relapse are inevitable... your reaction is | | | | challenges, and develop strategic plans to overcome |
| what matters. It is a good idea to remain stable | | | | each individual obstacle on your way to sobriety. |
| (where you live, where you work, who you spend | | | | However, rehab can not be held accountable for your |
| your time with) and not to make too many | | | | decisions. |
| unnecessary changes when you have returned to | | | | Avoiding relapse after rehab is a daily battle. You |
| world. | | | | grow stronger with every day that you win, but it is |
| Give yourself time to take it in and fight the little | | | | a long process. You can prevent relapse-the choice is |
| battles without feeding to the influences. The first | | | | up to you! |