You’re finally ready to face your addiction and get clean. But the road to recovery is long, and relapse lurks around every turn. Don’t lose hope – with the right treatment program, you can break the cycle for good. Recent statistics show that over 85% of people relapse in the first year after treatment. But evidence-based programs that include medical detox, therapy, and aftercare dramatically improve your chances of staying sober. As you consider your options, look for treatment centers that provide:
- Medically-supervised detox to ease withdrawal symptoms
- Dual diagnosis treatment to address co-occurring disorders
- Residential rehab with comprehensive programming
- Aftercare support like counseling and alumni groups
With hard work and the right help, you can overcome addiction, avoid relapse traps, and reclaim your life. The path is there – you just have to take the first step.
Call us at (855) 509-1369 today or reach out online.
Understanding Addiction Relapse
Relapse: A Normal Part of Recovery
Relapse is a common occurrence in addiction recovery, where an individual returns to substance use after a period of abstinence. It is considered a normal part of the recovery process for many addicts. Understanding relapse is crucial for maintaining long-term sobriety.
Triggers and Brain Chemistry
Relapse triggers are people, places, things, or mental/emotional states that remind the brain of past drug use and induce cravings. Drugs hijack the brain’s reward system by flooding it with dopamine, strongly reinforcing drug use behavior. Maintaining good physical, mental, and emotional health through daily self-care and therapy can greatly reduce trigger exposure and relapse chances.
Comprehensive Treatment Approach
Evidence-based treatment methods like behavioral therapies (CBT, DBT), counseling, and medication-assisted treatment have shown success in long-term recovery. A comprehensive approach addressing root causes through continued treatment, therapy, and aftercare support is vital for relapse prevention during recovery.
What Causes Relapse?
Triggers & Cravings
Exposure to environmental cues like people, places or objects associated with past substance use can induce intense cravings. These cravings act as powerful triggers that significantly increase the risk of relapse, even after long periods of abstinence or recovery.
Negative emotions like stress, anxiety or depression often precede relapse. Unable to cope through healthy means, the urge to self-medicate with substances can seem overwhelming.
Physical Dependence
For those struggling with sedative or anxiolytic addictions, abruptly discontinuing use can induce severe withdrawal symptoms. The physical and psychological distress increases relapse vulnerability as individuals seek relief through returning to the addictive substance.
Unresolved Root Causes
Relapse risk remains high when underlying mental health issues like trauma, abuse or co-occurring disorders are left unaddressed during addiction treatment. Without professional support and therapies to develop healthy coping strategies, self-medication through substance use can restart the cycle of addiction.
Incomplete Treatment
Premature discontinuation of comprehensive, evidence-based addiction treatment – including medication-assisted therapy and psychosocial interventions – leaves individuals vulnerable. Continued care through residential treatment, counseling and aftercare planning overseen by professionals at Evoke Wellness is crucial for sustained recovery.
Signs of a Relapse
Early Warning Signs
One of the earliest warning signs of relapse is a change in attitude. You may start feeling dissatisfied with your recovery program or begin accepting things related to drugs and alcohol again. Increased stress due to life changes can also trigger relapse warning bells.
Behavioral Changes
As relapse draws nearer, you might notice behavioral shifts. This includes resuming denial of your addiction by convincing yourself all is fine or ignoring feelings about substances. You may also stop keeping up healthy routines and replace compulsive behaviors with unhealthy ones.
Social Isolation
Isolating from supportive social circles is another red flag. You might start avoiding social situations and reducing meeting attendance as part of this isolation pattern. A loss of judgment, like confusion or poor decision-making, can precede full-blown relapse too.
Final Stage
The final stage before relapse often involves successful binges despite feelings of guilt. Such slips can rapidly escalate into a complete return to substance abuse if warning signs are ignored.
Addiction Treatment Options
Evidence-Based Programs
Evoke Wellness offers comprehensive addiction treatment programs utilizing evidence-based therapies. Our intensive inpatient treatment program provides 24/7 care in a structured environment. The partial hospitalization program allows flexible outpatient treatment for less severe cases.
Medical Detox & Dual Diagnosis
Safe medical detox helps patients withdraw from substances under supervision. Our dual diagnosis treatment addresses co-occurring mental health issues like depression or PTSD alongside addiction.
Residential & Aftercare
The residential treatment program provides an immersive therapeutic environment. Rehab aftercare support like alumni programs aid long-term recovery after completing primary treatment.
Specialized Programs
Evoke Wellness offers tailored programs for women’s program, men’s program, and veterans program. Their holistic approach provides personalized care for each individual’s needs.
Medical Drug and Alcohol Detox
Transitioning to Treatment
After stabilizing in detox, you transition into an appropriate level of care like residential rehab programs. This provides therapies and support for overcoming the psychological aspects of addiction.
With the drugs/alcohol out of your system, you can fully engage in treatment clear-headed. Detox gives you a fresh start to build recovery skills and regain control.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program
Comprehensive Care
At Evoke Wellness, the Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program addresses both substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, or PTSD. This integrated approach utilizes therapeutic interventions, the 12-step model, and holistic treatment methods.
Expert Support
Licensed and experienced therapists provide personalized care, including Medication-Assisted Treatment options like Suboxone and antipsychotic medications when appropriate. Life skills training services, such as vocational and educational placement, budgeting, and grocery shopping, empower clients for long-term sobriety.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment at Evoke Wellness offers a structured environment for overcoming addiction. Patients receive around-the-clock care and support tailored to their needs. These programs remove individuals from previous substance use triggers. They focus holistically on recovery through counseling, therapy, and life skills training.
Comprehensive Care
Residential treatment combines medical detox, mental health support, and relapse prevention strategies. Nutritious meals aid physical healing as patients develop healthier habits. Support groups foster community and accountability.
Aftercare Planning
Before discharge, patients work with staff on aftercare plans. This transition helps integrate therapeutic tools into daily life outside treatment. Alumni programs provide continued encouragement post-rehab.
Rehab Aftercare Support
Continuing care through outpatient support is crucial for strengthening recovery skills and gradually reintegrating into daily life. Evoke Wellness offers various levels of aftercare programs to suit patients’ needs as they take increasing responsibility for long-term sobriety.
Ongoing Guidance
Aftercare involves ongoing individual and group therapy to help overcome difficult emotions like self-doubt. Tools and resources are provided to cope with challenges and prevent relapse after inpatient rehab.
Build Healthy Habits
Developing positive lifestyle changes like volunteering allows recovering individuals to stay connected, boost confidence, and find purpose. Small acts of generosity nurture gratitude – key for sustained recovery.
Alumni Community
Evoke’s culture encourages involving the entire recovery community in the healing process. Rehab graduates stay connected through alumni programs, providing crucial peer support during the transition to independent living.
Rehab Alumni Program
Completing an addiction treatment program is just the first step on the path to long-term recovery. Evoke Wellness recognizes this, which is why they offer a Rehab Alumni Program for individuals who have gone through their addiction programs.
Continued Support
Through this program, former clients can continue receiving crucial support and resources as they work to maintain their sobriety and prevent relapse. The Rehab Alumni Program provides a community of peers who understand the challenges of recovery.
Activities and Workshops
It likely involves activities, workshops, and other engagement opportunities designed to reinforce the skills and strategies learned during treatment. Maintaining a supportive network is vital for those in recovery, and this program aims to foster that sense of community long after formal treatment ends.
Addiction Relapse FAQs
What is relapse?
Relapse refers to the return to substance use after a period of abstinence or recovery from addiction. It is a common experience and part of the recovery process, not a failure. Relapse should be seen as an opportunity to learn from mistakes and strengthen one’s commitment to sobriety.
What causes relapse?
Common relapse triggers include stress, negative emotions, social pressures, and exposure to people, places, or things associated with past drug use. Having a relapse prevention plan and support system is crucial to manage cravings and avoid high-risk situations.
How can I prevent relapse?
- Attend rehab aftercare programs and support groups regularly
- Practice relapse prevention strategies learned in treatment
- Use medications like Suboxone to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings
- Reach out for help at the first sign of potential relapse
- Avoid triggers like people, places, and situations linked to past substance use
What if I relapse?
Don’t get discouraged – relapse is common and doesn’t erase previous recovery progress. Seek support without judgment, re-engage with treatment, and get back on the path to sobriety. Learn from the experience to prevent future relapses.
Conclusion
Finding hope in evidence-based addiction treatment is a journey that takes courage, patience and perseverance. With the right treatment program tailored to your needs, ongoing support, and daily commitment to recovery, you can overcome relapse and transform your life. Though the path is challenging, take comfort knowing you don’t have to walk it alone. Surround yourself with caring professionals, peers in recovery and loved ones to lift you up. Draw strength from your innate resilience. Let your stumbles along the way serve as motivation to get back up again. Have faith that a joyful, purpose-filled life in recovery is possible – you deserve it. With each positive step forward, you move closer to the freedom, health and happiness you seek. Stay strong. Your future is brighter than you think.
Begin Your Journey with Evoke Wellness
If you or a loved one is considering treatment, Evoke Wellness invites you to contact us. Our compassionate team is ready to answer your questions, discuss your needs, and help you take the first steps toward recovery. At Evoke Wellness, you will find more than just a treatment program – you’ll discover a community dedicated to your wellness and success. Together, let’s embrace the journey to recovery and the promise of a new beginning. Call us at (855) 509-1369 today or reach out online.
