The Importance of Relapse Prevention

When you are hungry, tired or not feeling well, there are certain things that you can do in order to resolve the problem. However, if you are a  recovering drug or alcohol addict and you are having problems being able to cope with drug and/or alcohol addiction, suddenly, the rules are different. Unlike other issues, there is no one easy way to “fix” a problem with drug or alcohol addiction. Instead, each case must be looked at individually in order to figure out what will work best for a particular person, and this is exactly what Mark Houston Recovery does.

At Mark Houston Recovery, we realize how important relapse prevention is. This is why we offer both 30-day recovery programs as well as 90-day recovery programs which provides each resident with a scheduled list of activities that will help them develop the skill set that they need once they leave the drug and alcohol recovery program and reenter the real world.

Mark Houston Recovery Provides an Unmatched Continuum of Care

A 'continuum of care' is exactly what it sounds like; it is a period of continued care after a person has received help for their drug or alcohol addiction. Clinicians often use the term 'continuum of care' to describe the recommended steps involved in getting from one particular point to another. In this case, continuum of care refers to helping recovering drug and alcohol addicts manage their day-to-day existence so that they are not tempted to use drugs or alcohol again.

At Mark Houston Recovery, we have first hand experience with drug and alcohol addiction as well as drug and alcohol relapse prevention and intervention. We know how important it is to live a life characterized by sobriety as well as the importance of making a decision to integrate a continuum of care into our residents' recovery efforts. Recovering from drug addiction or recovering from alcohol addiction isn't something that is going to happen overnight or even over a period of months. Instead, total recovery from drugs and alcohol depends on a number of factors that include a person's physiological, psychological and spirituality. It also depends on how disciplined a particular person is as well as how much their family is involved (not to mention whether their family is a positive influence or not).

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

If you have ever heard the saying, “You are who you hang out with,” then you know that this quote is referring to the fact that a person is often judged by who they choose to hang around. For instance, if you hung around people who only abused drugs or drank too much alcohol, how do you think other people would perceive you?

If you are just getting out a drug and alcohol rehab center, then you may want to consider thinking about how you are going to use your continuum of care to your advantage- especially where relapse prevention is involved. Unfortunately, this may mean having to cut some ties with friends and family that you care about immensely. However, in the end, you only have one life to live, so how are you going to make that happen? Whether or not you think that you may need it, the staff members at Mark Houston Recovery all have first hand experience in dealing with drug and alcohol abuse, and they can help put together a continuum of care that works best for you. Contact us today at 1.866.905.4550 to find out how we can help.