DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHAB GUIDES

Develop a Plan for a Successful Recovery in 2012

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It’s a new year, and this means a new beginning for every part of your life including your recovery from addiction. Whether you are a seasoned veteran of recovery or new to staying sober, developing a plan for yourself that’s based on where you are in your recovery will help you to avoid relapse in 2012 and stay committed to getting better. Here are some ideas to help you get started:

  • Write down your goals for recovery. This list can be short or long, but once you’ve decided what you want for yourself, arrange them according to priority. Some can be accomplished simultaneously (e.g., improved nutrition and working on relationships at home) while others may be consecutive (e.g., first attending vocational classes and then finding a new job).
  • Set a deadline. Giving yourself a deadline for different parts of your goals will help you to accomplish them in small steps.
  • Make a list of what you will need to accomplish that goal. Breaking down your goals into smaller steps will make them more manageable and help you to determine a course of action to follow over the coming weeks and months.
  • Organize the list according to what you need to do first. For example, if you are trying to get healthier, you might put on your list things like see a nutritionist, look up healthy recipes, join a gym or borrow workout DVDs from the library.
  • Set mini-deadlines. As you accomplish each step in the process, cross it off and celebrate!
  • Do something on the list right now. The best-laid plans mean nothing if they aren’t executed. Don’t let procrastination stand between you and your recovery goals.
  • Do something on the list daily. Even doing something small that contributes to your goal will get you closer to it. Do that every day and you’ll be surprised by how quickly you make your recovery goals a reality.

Remember, this is a personal plan based on your experience with addiction and your experience thus far in recovery. If you have not yet enrolled in a drug addiction treatment program, then that should be your first step. If you have been graduated from an effective drug rehab but relapse is a chronic issue for you, then an outpatient treatment program can help you get back on track. Contact us today to find the right addiction help for your needs.