Relapse Prevention Theory


    This article examines relapse by integrating knowledge from the addictive disorders of alcoholism, smoking, and obesity. Commonalities across these areas suggest at least three basic stages of behavior change: motivation and commitment, initial change, and maintenance.
    This publication is based on information that has had better than average results in treating chemically dependent criminal offenders. Relapse prevention therapy is based on experience with patients who generally fail in traditional treatment.
    Relapse prevention is a systematic method of teaching recovering patients to recognize and manage relapse warning signs. Relapse prevention becomes the primary focus for patients who are unable to maintain abstinence from alcohol or drugs despite primary treatment.


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