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psy 624 psy624 psy/624 short paper relapse prevention.docx- Snhu

Importance of Relapse Prevention

Relapse prevention programs are an important part of any substance abuse program. Relapse prevention programs are instituted to “address the problem of relapse and to generate techniques for preventing or managing its occurrence…identify high-risk situations in which an individual is vulnerable to relapse and to use both cognitive and behavioral coping strategies to prevent future relapses in similar situations” [CITATION Mar \l 1033 ]. Marlatt and Witkiewitz (2005) explain that the ultimate goal of relapse prevention programs are to provide the skills to prevent complete relapse regardless of situations or risk factors

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The importance though is much higher; addiction recovery is a long process that for some is a lifelong process. Relapse prevention programs provide the skills necessary to help the recovering addict to avoid or navigate situations that may trigger potential use. The programs due this through various methods.Components of a Relapse Prevention Plan Witkiewitz, Marlatt, and Walker (2005) explain some of the key components to a relapse prevention plan. “Relapse prevention treatment begins with the assessment of the potential interpersonal, interpersonal, environmental, and physiological risks for relapse and the factors or situations that may precipitate a relapse” [ CITATION Wit05 \l 1033 ].

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