RECOVERY

I'm tired, I'm scared, I'm all alone.

Come with me friend, I will show you my home.

I'm a druggy, I'm addicted, I want to be free.

Come with me friend, there is something you need to see.

I can’t, I don't want to, I need to get high.

Please I am here for you, I don't want you to die.

Why do you care? Who are you really? What can you give?

I am you, you are me, and I want us to live!

I'm in trouble, It doesn't matter, Who cares about me?

I do, let me help you I am RECOVERY!

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Relapse Plan: Are you ready for the Real World?

Hey, you planned when you wanted to USE drugs. Knew exactly where, when, how and how much you needed for the day or the weekend! It is just as important now that you PLAN to stay clean. The following outline will help you to determine your plan of action. Put careful thought into it; you want as much as possible going for you in maintaining your cool...

1. Name three people you can talk to if you get the urge to get stoned or loaded:

First Choice:

Second Choice:

Third Choice:

Now, talk to these people ahead of time - as soon as possible - and make sure you can call them when you need to! Your healthy future may depend upon it.

2. What three things can you do instead of using?

First Choice:

Second Choice:

Third Choice:

3. Name three ways you can reward yourself for not using.

First Choice:

Second Choice:

Third Choice:

4. Write down three things that trigger your wanting to use; and write down what you can do to take your mind off each of the triggers, or what you can do to keep yourself busy so that you do not go out and use.

Worst Trigger:

Preventative Action:

Other Trigger:

Preventative Action:

Other Trigger:

Preventative Action:

5. What is your worst fear about getting out and using?

6). What is your best reason to live a clean and sober life?

Remember, relapse is a common occurrence. Sometimes success can only be measured in baby steps. If you go out and use again - Don’t give up on yourself. When you sober up... figure out what triggered you to drink or use, and make a plan to prevent it from happening any more. Maybe you think you can go out and drink or use drugs again and that it is: No Big Deal - You Can Handle it! Well, only you can determine if your substance use is truly a problem for you. Be honest with yourself.

Living healthy is hard work, but you are worth it!