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Relapse Prevention Plan (Template) 

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Why is having a relapse prevention plan an important tool? Because sliding out of recovery usually isn’t one big “screw it” moment—it’s a quiet stack of small choices that slowly walks you back toward the same cliff. Relapse is commonly described as a process with early…

FAQ: “Are recovery meetings necessary?” 

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Recovery meetings aren’t required to recover, but mutual-help/peer-support groups can be a valuable part of recovery and can complement professional treatment.   Core Questions: Quick Answers Are recovery meetings necessary?  No—people recover in different ways, and meetings are one tool, not a rule. Meetings can…

Is Relapse the End?

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Updated: 01/29/26 Prologue: When the sky goes black again Is relapse the end? No. But relapse has a way of making that “no” feel like a weak prayer you can’t even finish. It hits like a squall you didn’t respect—one…

Craving Killers: 5 Ways to Fight

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Cravings aren’t a debate—they’re a pressure wave.When it hits, you don’t need a perfect life plan; you need a short list of moves that shut the craving down or at least weaken it long enough to stay clean. This article…