Relapse prevention skills are essential to learning to live a happy life in recovery. One day at a time, one can learn to implement these coping skills to prevent relapse and live a life beyond their wildest dreams. 

Recovery from alcohol or other drugs is a process of personal growth with developmental milestones. At any stage of recovery, there is risk of relapsing, making relapse prevention skills highly important to know and understand. Some of the most common triggers of relapse include:

Boredom

• Stress
• Money problems
• Relationship issues
• Certain sights and smells
• Certain people or places
• Falling into old habits

• Anger

• Self-Care

• HALT

• Mindfulness Meditation

• Know Your Triggers

• Join a Support Group

• Grounding Techniques

• Deep Breathing

• Make An Emergency Contact List

• Play The Tape Through

• Get Help

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