Unless you are fully committed to recovery, the chances are high that you will relapse. You have to give it everything you can or it’s just a matter of time before you’re back to where you were before. You have to reach that point where you say “I will do whatever it takes to stay sober”. It is important for you to be committed to a sober life with Medical Detox.
Commitment
You have to realize that recovery is a process that’s never over.That is why it requires determination and commitment. Staying in the present and being fully committed one day at a time, instead of living in the past or the future, is a key to making it through your medical detox.
A roadmap to recovery
You need to have a treatment plan in place or it’s much easier to get lost along the way. You need to decide on what path you will take – rehab, twelve-step meetings, outpatient therapy. Talking to your family and friends about these plans is a good idea as they can help you to stick to them.
A support system
A strong support system can make a real difference. If your family is not supportive, look for support from fellow group members, counselors, and doctors. It’s very hard to go through the recovery process on your own without someone you can lean on when you’re tempted to use again and who can talk you through the temptations and reinforce your commitment.
Dealing with high-risk situations
High-risk situations include being with people who still use substances and going to places where you used to consume them. Putting yourself in these situations will very likely lead to relapse. Stay away altogether and if you find yourself in such situations inadvertently, leave as soon as possible. Changing who you socialize with and removing negative influences is one of the most critical components of remaining sober.
Dealing with cravings
It’s not uncommon to experience cravings when you’re in medical detox. What you need to do is plan ahead of time how you’re going to tackle them. They often don’t last that long. In time, you learn coping mechanisms and the cravings become less and less.
Building up your self-confidence
In order to stay sober, you need to develop some self-love and find a sense of purpose. Recovery involves more than just staying away from drugs or alcohol. It’s also about gaining an insight into the behaviors and patterns that lead to substance abuse and developing new ones. The process of staying sober requires the same commitment as getting sober. You can never relax your commitment to wellness. Summit Estate can help you go through your rehab journey and make you defeat your addiction for good. Give us a call at (866) 569-9391 and clarify all your doubts and concerns today.