Relapses after the holidays are common. The holiday season is a risk factor for relapses. At CCAdicciones we always warn about these situations that can be dangerous for people who are undergoing, or have completed, a recovery process from an addiction. Meals, dinners, toasts, nights out, a relaxed and disconnected atmosphere, more free time… There are too many stimuli that encourage returning to substance use. For this reason, it is so important to anticipate a possible relapse before the holidays. Even so, it may still happen. We explain what to do and how to act in the event of a relapse after the holiday season.
Everything About Relapses
Relapses are a normal element in recovery processes. A relapse means returning to the toxic habit of using substances. However, it does not mean returning to the point before treatment. In other words, relapsing and using again does not automatically mean going back to the starting point. The process of permanently abandoning an addiction is complicated due to the physical and mental dependence that causes withdrawal syndrome. It should be noted that there are relapses of different degrees. Just as with addictions, not all present the same degree of dependence. The same happens with relapses.
Relapse is the element that causes the most concern after treatment. Addiction is a chronic disease, but one that can be cured and from which it is possible to live a life without dependencies after undergoing detoxification treatment.
Overcoming Relapses After the Holidays
Overcoming an addiction is possible. And overcoming a relapse is too. To achieve this, there are certain guidelines that will help minimize any relapse, such as:
- Having a support network at both personal and professional levels. Being surrounded by a healthy environment that understands the disease of addiction and provides support for the person who is recovering will be of great help because it will facilitate the entire process. Family support will complement professional support, which is truly the fundamental component, as they have the knowledge and experience necessary to help people stop using all types of toxic substances.
- Attending therapy regularly. It is essential during treatment, but also afterward. Therapy is the foundation of the treatments at our centers. It allows patients to work on learning the necessary tools to implement healthy habits and abandon toxic routines dominated by addiction.
- Avoiding risk situations. It is best to avoid all types of risks, no matter how minimal they may be. Sometimes it happens that the person thinks they are completely recovered and exposes themselves to situations that can jeopardize their abstinence.
Once the Relapse Occurs…
The goal will always be to avoid relapse so that it never happens. However, in the event that a relapse does occur, it is important to have an established protocol to know the steps to follow. First, it is important to know how to detect warning signs to prevent it from escalating and to be able to control it in time. Second, seek help from professionals who will be the ones to help control this situation of disorder marked by the relapse.
Causes of Relapses
The causes of relapses occur for different reasons, among which the following stand out:
- Peer pressure from users or people close to them who use drugs. This is why we previously mentioned that it is so important to be surrounded by a good environment that supports the person in their decision not to use again and cooperates with them to ensure this happens. The insistence of the friends who use substances of the person who has gone through a recovery process, downplaying the use, can cause the person to relapse.
- Personal conflicts. Going through difficult and complicated times are risk factors for relapsing into addiction. Personal problems
- Psychological disorders. Anxiety, depression, psychotic disorders… These are mental disorders that have negative effects for those who suffer from these illnesses and can cause an individual to use a substance to alleviate the consequences triggered by these diseases. In the case that these disorders lead to the development of an addiction disorder, we would be talking about dual pathology: the coexistence of two disorders, one of addiction and another mental disorder, at the same time.
- Craving. Addiction is a disease characterized by experiencing a strong dependence on a substance and an uncontrollable desire to use. The structure of the brain is modified, its way of functioning, and the reward circuit is altered. When the person stops using, they experience withdrawal syndrome, popularly known as “withdrawal.” These are physical and psychological reactions that an addicted person suffers when they interrupt their use. Craving is the uncontrollable desire to use the drug. It can become so strong that the person is unable to decide and control their actions and uses again.
Treatments at CCAdicciones
To overcome an addiction, it is necessary to seek help from professionals to undergo detoxification and rehabilitation treatment. CCAdicciones is a center specialized in the disease of addiction. Throughout our 15 years, we have been creating a unique treatment that combines different therapies and treatments into one. It is a toxin-free treatment designed for people who need to detoxify or break the habit of harmful substances in the short or medium term, whether they are in the abuse or dependence phase.
Different Treatments:
- Cocaine
- Alcohol
- Cannabis
- Amphetamines
- Gameplay
- Technology
- Benzodiazepines
- Shopping
- Sex
- Ketamine
- New Drugs
We know that it is possible to overcome the addiction you want to leave behind within 21 to 60 days. With a method, with a team of professionals, with appropriate facilities. We help you. For relapses after the holidays, the best thing is to contact professionals. If you need to begin a detoxification treatment because you have had a relapse or because you have never gone through a recovery process and need to start a new life, CCAdicciones is the solution. You can call us at our phone number active 24 hours a day: 6717 200 882 or, if you prefer, through our form and we will contact you. We provide you with every facility because we know that taking the first step is not easy. There is always a way out.
