Phase Two — Community Reentry · Module 16 of 24 · 90 minutes
Building a real relapse prevention plan and owning your recovery.
What you will be able to do
- Identify your personal relapse triggers and warning signs.
- Build a written relapse prevention plan.
- Understand accountability as a tool for staying on track, not a punishment.
Why this matters
Recovery isn’t a single decision made once — it’s a system of daily choices, supported by a plan built before you need it. A relapse prevention plan built in a calm moment is far more useful than a decision made in crisis.
Reality check: A setback doesn’t erase the progress that came before it. What matters most is what happens in the hour after a setback — whether it’s met with a plan and support, or hidden and left to grow.
Activity
Relapse Prevention Plan Build — identify triggers, early warning signs, coping strategies, and a support contact list; commit it to writing.
Scenario
A resident feels a familiar pull during a stressful week. Because they built a relapse prevention plan in advance, they know exactly who to call and what to do instead of facing the moment alone.
What would you do first?
Reflection
- What’s your plan for the first hour after a high-risk moment?
- What would make it easier for you to ask for help before a setback, not after?
My action plan (pick at least one)
- Write a personal relapse prevention plan covering triggers, warning signs, and coping strategies.
- Identify at least two people you can call in a high-risk moment.
- Know exactly what to do and who to tell if a setback happens.
Resources
- SAMHSA National Helpline — 24/7 substance use and mental health support
- Renewed Ambition Life 2.0 Modules (Substance Abuse & Awareness)
- Local peer recovery support meetings
Completion checklist
- ☐ I know my personal triggers and early warning signs.
- ☐ I have a written relapse prevention plan.
- ☐ I know who to call and what to do if I’m at risk or experience a setback.
Milestone: A written relapse prevention plan is complete and shared with your case manager.
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