As we know alcohol and drugs have become a part of our culture. And the commercials for beer and tobacco by popular celebrities demonstrate it. Drinking a glass of wine on special occasions, sipping beer while watching football, or consuming drugs while hanging out with friends may seem harmless and fun. But one cannot say when this occasional or binge drinking turns into a habit and you become dependent on the substance. Even though drinking occasionally is harmless, it can be very dangerous and even life-threatening once you get addicted to it.

Even though becoming addicted was very smooth, recovering from addiction won’t be the same. Since it emotionally draining and mentally tiring process, an individual need to be strong and should have will power to overcome the obstacles. According to various studies, about 40 to 60 percent fail at their attempt and relapse.

Even though relapses are very common, they can take a toll on an individual’s mental and physical health. The addicted individual may feel hopeless and may experience a sense of shame and guilt when they relapse, which can hinder their recovery process. The situation can become traumatic if a relapse happens after completing the entire treatment. Therefore one needs to address the issue of relapse and take steps before the situation gets out of hand.

At WhiteSands Florida rehab, the professionals have identified the abysmal rate of relapse and understand the inability of the standard relapse prevention methods. As part of the relapse prevention plan, the rehab created a Recovery and Wellness program that helps the patients first identify the triggering factors and patterns that can lead to relapse once they return home.  Now let us discuss the best relapse prevention plans as identified by WhiteSands.

Self-Care

One of the major causes of relapse while recovering is the withdrawal symptoms. This includes insomnia, low energy and fatigue, anxiety, mood swings, and more. Also, it is normal for people who are recovering to feel stressed and anxious.  Doing physical exercise, intake of a balanced diet, and creating good sleep patterns can reduce all these symptoms to a level.

WhiteSands rehab provides the patient with a nutritionist who will help in establishing a balanced diet and a trainer who will keep the patient engaged and help them stay healthy. They will also provide each patient with a life skills guide, which helps to establish a sleep routine, and healthy eating habits, and monitor their physical activities.

Creating discipline and order in life

Discipline and bringing order in life are crucial for recovering and avoiding the possibility of relapse. At WhiteSands, the professionals have identified the lack of structure as the major reason for relapse. Many individuals, once they achieve sobriety and go home do not follow the patterns. They may restrict their food habits or indulge in overeating, working overtime, indulging in compulsive sexual behaviors, and many more.

To avoid this situation, WhiteSands provides Life Skills training program that will help the patient to create a routine and a healthy lifestyle. This program will help the patient to create a sleep routine, eat right, and lead a healthy pattern. The program will also provide a life skill guide to assist in creating sleep patterns and taking a balanced diet which will help to cope with their impulsiveness, and disorganized lifestyle, fight anxiety, improve mental health and bring their life on track.

Completing inpatient and outpatient treatments

As identified by WhiteSands, one reason for patients’ relapse is that they do not complete the programs successfully. Many times, they complete the inpatient program but are reluctant to attend the outpatient treatment and medical follow-ups. After discussing with the patients, WhiteSands have concluded that one of the most common reasons for losing motivation and not wanting to complete the program is that they do not want to share and again tell their story with a new doctor or therapist.

To counter this issue, the rehab ensures that the patients are introduced to the outpatient therapist beforehand. All information, including their history and backstory, will be given to the doctor. Also, they do not have to see new doctors each time. They can continue seeing the same doctor and therapist even after they return home. This process helps the patient to form a bond with the therapist that enables them to open up and share their concerns easily.

Relapse can be traumatic experienced. Therefore provide your loved one the best treatment to avoid all such situations.