{"id":45534,"date":"2023-01-06T08:30:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T07:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/relapses-after-the-holidays\/"},"modified":"2023-01-06T08:30:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T07:30:07","slug":"relapses-after-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/en\/relapses-after-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Relapses After the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

Relapses after the holidays are common. The holiday season is a risk factor for relapses. At CCAdicciones<\/strong><\/a> 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. <\/p>\n

Everything About Relapses<\/h2>\n

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. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

Overcoming Relapses After the Holidays<\/h2>\n

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: <\/p>\n

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  • Having a support network at both personal and professional levels. <\/strong>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. <\/li>\n
  • Attending therapy regularly.<\/strong> 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. <\/li>\n
  • Avoiding risk situations.<\/strong> 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. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Once the Relapse Occurs…<\/h3>\n

    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. <\/p>\n

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