Roadmap to Recovery: Beating Addiction

Roadmap to Recovery: BEATING ADDICTION Busting Myths ABOUT RECOVERY MYTH Not using is the same as recovery Stopping substance use is just one step MYTH You have to gel it right the first time Multiple attempts are common Learning from past slip-ups helps MYTH There's one easy-lo-follow recovery plan Different people need different strategies The Chemical Dependency RECOV ERY PR OCESS 1. Deciding to get help 2. Diagnosis and treatment plan formation 3. Medically-supervised delox 4. Therapy or dual-diagnosis treałment 5. Transition to sober living Five Strategies FOR NAVIGATING RECOVERY 1. Find Coping Strategies Can't use drugš/alcohol fo cope Have plan for stress and boredom 2. Have a Support Network • Join a support group • Lean on sober friends or family members 3. Follow Dual-Diagnosis Treatment Plan Other illnesses can exacerbate addiction Take medications and attend therapy as directed 4. Avoid Triggers • Don't socialíze with non-sober friends Don't go to places where you previously used drugs/alcohol 5. Face Relapse Head-On Understand that relapse can be part of recovery Ask for help during relapse Provided By Las Encinas www.chemicaldependencylrealmentla.com Sources: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/drug_abuse_addiction_rehab_trealmenth!m http://www.addiclionsandrecoveryorg/recovery-skills.htm http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-drug- addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition/principles-effective-treatment