Developing a Habit Plan in Addiction Recovery to Reduce Relapse Risk in the Process

• What You’ll Need for a Habit Plan in Addiction Recovery
  • A Journal/Paperwork Notebook
  • Alcohol/Drug Detox Plan
  • Alcohol/Drug Detox Medication
  • Daily Schedule/Timeline
• Identify the Activities/Tasks You Want to Engage in More Often
  • Where do you want to engage in this activity?
  • What do you want to engage in with this activity?
  • How often do you want to engage in this activity?
• How to Develop a Habit in Addiction Recovery
  • Create a routine
  • Be Consistent
  • Plan for Bumps and Setbacks
• Detox With Briarwood

In addiction recovery, it’s common to feel anxious and stressed. Even the most optimistic person would find it challenging to maintain a positive outlook 24/7. However, there are ways to reduce that stress and build a stronger, more solid foundation for your recovery. One of the best ways to do this is by creating a habit plan in your daily life to reduce relapse risk.

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Creating a habit plan includes identifying specific activities or tasks you can engage in more often throughout your day to help you maintain abstinence outside of treatment and keep yourself drug-free. Engaging in these activities on a regular basis will become almost second nature over time, making them easier to continue outside of treatment as well as when you return for one-on-one therapy sessions with your mental health professional.

Once you’ve discovered what tools work best for you, it’s time to identify the specific activities/tasks you want to engage in more often throughout your day. Make a list of at least five activities/tasks you’d like to pursue in recovery. While it may be difficult to switch up your daily routine, you can make it easier by trying to add one new task per week. When making your list, be sure to consider the following:

Where do you want to engage in this activity?

Is one part of your home more suitable for this activity than the other? If so, you may want to rearrange your space to accommodate the new activity.

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What do you want to engage in with this activity?

Is there a particular activity you’d like to incorporate? For example, if you’d like to include some form of exercise, then make sure to include it on your list. Alternatively, if there’s a specific hobby you’d like to include in your recovery, then include it as well.

How often do you want to engage in this activity?

Accommodating a new activity or hobby can be challenging if you’ve already got a pretty packed schedule. Be careful not to overwhelm yourself by trying to take on too many new habits at once. Decide on a frequency that you’re comfortable with at a pace that is nonstressful to you.

Briarwood Detox Center offers detox treatment for alcohol, opioid, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, and much more. Our experienced clinical staff provides round-the-clock monitoring throughout the detox process and our therapy team provides support to help manage the emotional response to treatment. Additionally, we have detox facilities located in Austin, Houston, and Colorado Springs with state-of-the-art amenities.

Briarwood is dedicated to facilitating a healthy and safe environment that empowers people to make significant and lasting changes in their lives. We look forward to supporting you or your loved one on the journey to recovery. Call (866) 710-7710 today for more information on our programs and admission process.

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