What is Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a powerful craving for alcohol which often results in the compulsive consumption of alcohol, an addiction. The cause of this craving is heavily debated, but the most ...
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The Red Flags of Relapse
If I notice any of the red flags of relapse waving in your face, try one or all of the following suggestions to avoid "falling off the wagon and under its wheels." 1. Call your sponsor (or counselor or case manager) 2. Go to a meeting 3. Increase the number of meetings youve been going to. 4. Put mileage between yourself and temptation. 5. Try relaxation techniques, meditation, prayer, reading (the Big Book or other inspirational materials), pick-me-ups (munchies, exercise), etc. 6. Sign up immediately for a recovery weekend or retreat. 7. Remember what pre-sobriety life was like. 8. Always be prepared. Know what to do in a whole list of perilous "if" situations. 9. If you feel a slip is close and fear you'll fail the challenge, consider giving yourself a "booster" at a weekend retreat, a refresher program, or an in-or-outpatient treatment facility. 10. If you spot a pattern of regular slips, or a cycle of periodic sobriety followed by slips, try to head them off. 11. Strengthen your recovery. Thoughtfully and honestly evaluate your recovery program to expose the weaknesses that keep you tottering on the brink of relapse. |
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The Dynamics of Relapse by Terence Gorski. 
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1. The 12 steps have helped many.
2. book 'Living Sober' (the yellow one) gets pretty specific. 3. Get, maintain and use a phone list from various groups. 4. Prayer/meditation help some. 5. Gratitude list: the saying I have heard is that "a grateful heart will never drink." 5. Positive affirmation ("e.g. I am kind, smart,etc) instead of negative (I'll never make it). 6. The book "Feeling Good" by David Burns addresses irrational thought patterns in some detail. 7. Meetings themselves let you know 'you are not alone.' Some choose a 'sponsor' there who is further along the (unending?) path.
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