A relapse could happen when I fail
to notice the progressive warning symptoms like:
- Fantasizing about drinking and drugging.
- Lack of self-discipline.
- Denial.
- Stress.
- Loss of Structure.
- Failing to follow my treatment plan.
- Dwelling on resentments.
- Stopping my psychiatric medications.
- Major life changes.
No matter how much time I have, when I'm not diligent with my personalized addiction treatment program a relapse starts to develop long before I pick up that first drug/drink.
A relapse can be used as a good opportunity to reevaluate my program and make the necessary changes that can help me prevent another relapse from happening.