Relapse Prevention Plan

A personalized plan to identify triggers, warning signs, and strategies to prevent or respond to a return to use.

In the context of addiction treatment:
Often developed with a counselor near the end of a program.

What to know:

  • Good plans are realistic and detailed: who you call, where you go, what you do instead of using.

  • Plans should be updated as life circumstances change.

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