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Roadblocks to Recovery
Avoiding these popular pitfalls can keep you from falling back into addiction.
Congratulations! You've taken the difficult but positive step of getting help for your addiction. You’ve completed the drug treatment process, and you’re on your way to a life of recovery. But as you learned during your treatment program, you haven’t arrived. Roadblocks to recovery are around every corner. Fortunately, if you’re prepared, you can survive and even thrive in your post-addiction life.
The first step to staying clean is to be aware of your triggers and avoid them. Nothing good can come of testing your willpower. You show the most strength by avoiding dangerous situations altogether. If certain locations, events or people are likely to make you feel the urge to slip back into old habits, stay away. Also, keep in mind that your triggers aren’t going to be the same as what triggers a relapse in others. Plan ahead so you can avoid problems before they crop up.
Another step that goes hand in hand with avoiding triggers is denial. It was an English reformer and martyr who said “There, but for the grace of God, goes John Bradford.” What Bradford was saying was is, none of us are immune to bad fortune or to making mistakes. As soon as you begin thinking relapse can’t happen to you, you’re in great danger. It’s this sort of denial of your vulnerability that puts you at risk. Be honest about your motivation and intentions in every situation. Look for areas where you’re not being honest with yourself and nip those in the bud.
In fact, it’s important to be honest about all your feelings – good and bad. Bottling them up will only lead to problems. Aftercare and support groups can be a great place to express these emotions and feelings, and get valuable insight from peers who have been through what you’re dealing with right now.
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