Judgment is something that most people have faced before when they struggle with addiction. In the past, you may have felt judged by your family and friends. You might have even picked up on the judgment of strangers when you were obviously inebriated in public or showed other signs of your addiction such as missing too many days of work. While the tendency for people to judge others can help to keep you in line, the truth is that it often just leads to shame. In fact, you might even be able to say that you are your harshest critic, and the thought of having to tell someone else that you relapsed makes you fear what they will say.
The good news is that a drug treatment center is the one place where you don’t have to worry about having someone make judgments about your recovery. In fact, the staff at your rehab only cares that you made it back and that you are ready to begin working on the next phase of ending your addiction. Making the decision to face your fears and accept the non-judgmental support of the staff at rehab allows you to begin taking these actions that help you move past your relapse.
Recovering in a Supportive Environment
Every member of the staff in a drug treatment center is familiar with the nature of addiction. Your professional counselors have all undergone vast amounts of training that help them to empathize when your situation. They know that relapse can happen to anyone, and they also understand that falling back on your promise to stay sober is not a sign of weakness. Instead, your ability to recognize that you need help after a relapse is a sign of strength.
The support that you receive in a drug treatment center also expands to include the other residents. From the moment that you start the program, you benefit from meeting others who have gone through similar struggles. While people on the outside may not always understand that this is not just a matter of willpower, those inside the treatment center will know what you mean when you talk about how hard it is to stay sober. Being open about your challenges is the first step toward finding solutions that help you feel stronger in your sobriety.
Identifying the Reasons for Your Relapse
One of the reasons why you can trust that the staff at your rehab will not judge you is that they have all studied the many different reasons why relapse happens. You may have fallen for temptation for one or more of the following reasons.
- Difficulty coping with a major life change such as divorce
- Being unable to attend aftercare programs
- Developing a new mental health condition
- Running into old friends or a triggering location
- Thinking that you were okay to just have one drink or hit
Addiction is a challenging thing to overcome, and the right process for recovery is different for everyone. Some people experience a relapse because they get bored with sobriety and don’t have enough supports in place to keep them straight. Others experience a tremendous hardship that causes them to turn to drugs or alcohol again as a coping mechanism. During your time in treatment, the staff will focus on helping you figure out why you relapsed so that you can address each reason.
Making a Plan for Continued Sobriety
If you talk to enough people, you’ll find out that relapses are fairly common. It does not mean that you didn’t get good enough treatment the first time. It also doesn’t mean that you are a failure personally. Instead, professional counselors will urge you to view this as a sign that something has changed in your life that causes you to need a new relapse prevention plan.
So what does a new relapse prevention plan look like? You’ll find that yours may look different from other people’s. However, most plans begin by going through another round of treatment. This round of professional addiction care is designed to address the issues that are occurring in your life right now along with anything that you anticipate for the future. It may also include things such as getting help finding gainful employment and the importance of attending outpatient counseling sessions. Your plan for continued sobriety will be personalized so that it is easy for you to follow, and it will help you feel confident that you can avoid another relapse.
Are you ready to begin recovering from your relapse in the relaxed atmosphere of Palm Beach, Florida? Our team promises to never judge you for the past when you have so much hope for a better future. Give us a call today at 844-903-2111 to begin your recovery!