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6 Common Triggers for Drug Use and How to Avoid Them
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6 Common Triggers for Drug Use and How to Avoid Them

Steve Trevino2019-10-01T23:44:30+00:00

If you have ever experienced a relapse, or are new to recovery, know that you are not alone, research suggests that between 40 to 60 percent of people who have recently undergone treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction will relapse within just one year of sobriety. One of the ways to keep from becoming a member of this statistic is to pay attention to cues or situations that can lead to this unwanted drug or alcohol use, below is a list of 6 common triggers and some additional tools so that we can hopefully avoid them:

6 Common Triggers for Drug Use and How to Avoid ThemSteve Trevino2019-10-01T23:44:30+00:00

Relapse Prevention: The Basics Everyone in Recovery Should Know
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Relapse Prevention: The Basics Everyone in Recovery Should Know

Steve Trevino2019-08-23T21:12:15+00:00

The easiest way to stop a potential relapse is to simply avoid relapse triggers. These are situations, experiences, places, even people who bring out your inner urges to use drugs or alcohol. Sometimes it’s a holiday or special day when maybe you lost someone close to you. Or it could be a club or place you used to hang out when you were using that makes you romanticize your past substance abuse. It could even be a family member or friend who you previously used with that makes you want to do it again.

Relapse Prevention: The Basics Everyone in Recovery Should KnowSteve Trevino2019-08-23T21:12:15+00:00

Tips For a Recovering Addict During the Holiday Season
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Tips For a Recovering Addict During the Holiday Season

Steve Trevino2019-09-24T20:27:23+00:00

You’ve heard of black Friday, but what about blackout Wednesday? That’s right, the holidays are often the most inebriated times of the year for many Texans. Overindulgence is common and the holiday season presents a unique challenge for people who are recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction. As people get into the holiday spirit, [...]

Tips For a Recovering Addict During the Holiday SeasonSteve Trevino2019-09-24T20:27:23+00:00