Completing detox and residential treatment is a new beginning. A fresh start full of hope and re-entering society as a sober individual come. However, going back to your home community has its obstacles. Recognizing some of the common challenges in recovery can make all the difference in finding long-term sobriety. At the same time, you will see all the tools needed to guide you through these recovery hurdles.
Here are some top challenges to substance use recovery you may face after treatment and transitioning to home life:
Acquiring Coping Strategies
Getting sober isn’t just about not drinking or using anymore. It’s about creating a new recovery lifestyle supporting while preventing relapse. A chief part of this process is developing coping strategies to handle stress and cravings. In treatment, you learn to develop these skills as new sense of normal. This is tough and time-consuming, but worth the effort when need them the most. Celadon therapists will work with you to identify toxic behaviors and then, teach you how to modify them so you can flourish in recovery.
Building New Relationships and Restoring Broken Ones
Having relationships and social supports that provide love, friendship, and hope are an essential part of recovery. In treatment, you’ll be tasked to connect with your rehab peers. You’ll be introduced to the 12 steps and learn the amendment process under the guidance of a sponsor. The sponsor typically has long-term sobriety and will share their valuable experience in restoring fractured relationships. In fact, making things right will help you to build a bridge long-term addiction recovery.
Recidivism (or Relapse Prevention)
Relapse is one of the biggest challenges most people face after treatment. Between cravings, anxiety, and old “friends,” they’re all threats to staying sober. Fortunately, residential treatment helps establish NEW life skills, modify unhealthy behaviors, and develop a support system that will keep you sober. Even if you do relapse, you’ll be able to lean on sober peers and mentors who will help you get back on track quickly. No one is perfect and sometimes, time just time. You won’t fail if you never give up!
Transitioning to Recovery Lifestyle
Making the transition from active addiction into an independent life of recovery isn’t an easy task. After you leave the safety rehab, you’ll be granted incremental personal freedoms. However, you’ll also need to handle more responsibilities at home, return to work, put your new coping tactics into action, and much more. For most in recovery, this transition can be extremely demanding, and it may be alluring to give up and pick-up again.
Your Road to Long-Term Recovery
Although there are a number of obstacles that may hinder recovery, it doesn’t mean they can’t be defeated with the right tactics. If you or a loved one is struggling with substance use, help is available for those who want it. Deciding to seek drug and alcohol treatment is no easy pick, but it’s the most important step on the path to recovery. Being there for the person in your life who is battling addiction can make all the difference as they strive for a joyous, substance-free life.
About Celadon Recovery
Celadon is comprehensive addiction and mental health treatment center located along the shores of the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, Florida. With a full-continuum of care including detox, residential, and outpatient programs, we are committed to quality substance use and co-occurring disorder care. Call us today at 239-266-2141.
