Relapse Prevention

Relapse prevention involves a keen understanding of individual trigger as well as the signs and symptoms of a growing need to resume drug use. Understanding that triggers are unique to each individual and may be people, music, places, and even scents to name a few can be extremely helpful to avoiding exposure to them. One of the most important tenets of relapse prevention is "awareness".

Being aware of the emotional drivers that can weaken one's resolve to stay sober plays a key role in avoiding dangerous relapse events.

SMART Recovery

The primary tools of this self-empowering support system is a 4-Point program focused on enabling participants through self-management skills to sustain recovery from all forms of addictive behavior such as cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin addiction, prescription pill abuse, gambling and the various eating disorders among others.

The basic premise of this program is a logical, scientific, non-confrontational and motivational approach to sobriety maintenance where patients gain insight and knowledge in a highly supportive environment. Patients are empowered to abstain from substance abuse through various interactive processes. The SMART Recovery program is, therefore, an ongoing process of growth and development as patients experience increased confidence, knowledge and forward movement in their lives.

The SMART program utilizes innovative remedial protocols based on the most up-to-date scientific research. Programs may include but is not limited to:

1. Daily online meetings, inclusive of 24/7 chat rooms and online messaging. Participants also interact on a global scale.
2. During face to face meetings, discussions and practical applications of the various SMART tools are explored such as the ABCs of Rational Emotive Behavior, Urge Coping and Emotional Upset Management, Destructive Irrational Self-talk Awareness and Refusal Method (DISARM), brainstorming, role-playing and rehearsing.
3. Other processes incorporated into this program includes the use of Change Plant Worksheets, understanding stages of change, the hierarchy of values and cost-benefit analysis.

When framed in the context of day-to-day living SMART recovery processes coupled with relapse prevention education and training makes sustaining long term sobriety a much less formidable activity. While anyone can experience a relapse, armed with these tools and techniques provide patients with a definite edge over the power of addiction to lure them fully back in.

If you need help finding a drug rehab, call (612) 216-0058 now.

About Minneapolis MN

Hennepin County is the home of Minneapolis, Minnesota. History and culture abound in this city that sits on both sides of the Mississippi River, as well as a rich array of water destinations. There are more than 20 wetlands and waterways spread throughout the city of Minneapolis. The city is home to the Chain of Lakes, which is an overlapping series of parks that were created more than 100 years ago.

The parks of Minneapolis are so esteemed they were named the best park system in all 50 states by the Trust for Public Land. The city also has five golf courses and was named the fittest city in the United States by the American College of Sports Medicine. Those going through Minneapolis drug and alcohol treatment may enjoy spending time in nature as they recover.

Minneapolis is home to four hospitals ranked best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. In total, seven hospitals serve the approximately 390,000 residents of this Upper Midwest City. It also has a wide variety of clinics and doctor's offices spread throughout the area. Patients and families come from all over for treatment at Hennepin County Medical Center, a level one trauma center that also has five satellite offices located in Minneapolis.