At Compassion Behavioral Health, we implement a cognitive-behavioral approach to relapse prevention treatment. Equipping each client with individualized and comprehensive plans that help identify high-risk situations and emotional triggers, adopt positive coping mechanisms, and develop tools for early relapse prevention.
What Are the Advantages of Relapse Prevention Treatment?
The primary goal of relapse prevention treatment is empowering the person in recovery to resist and overcome triggers that might otherwise influence them to resume substance-abusive behaviors. Some of the ways we accomplish this include:
Identifying specific high-risk situations
Working with a therapist, the client works to identify high-risk situations that have triggered past addictive behaviors. Knowing what these triggers are and how they influence the desire to use drugs or alcohol can help a person know when to avoid them as well as reduce or eliminate their perceived power over one’s life.
Learning skills for coping
After treatment, triggers do not disappear for everyone. Some still struggle with the temptation to resume using drugs or drinking alcohol on occasion.
In these stressful moments, applying learned coping skills can help the person in recovery withstand urges and cravings with greater confidence. Instead of engaging in maladaptive behaviors, you can learn to replace these old habits with ones that empower you to cope without the use of substances.
Increasing Confidence in Recovery
It is completely normal to feel anxiety about recovery. Many who are considering entering treatment might ask questions like:
- Will the stresses of life be more difficult to manage without drugs or alcohol?
- Can relationships damaged by addiction be repaired?
- Will I have to remove people that I care about from my life to protect my recovery?
- How will people behave around me after I’ve completed my treatment?
During relapse prevention treatment, these questions and the narratives behind them are addressed, challenged, and replaced with ones that inspire confidence in pursuing addiction treatment. Deciding to get professional help for substance abuse is a brave and commendable action, and by no means cowardly.
Eliminating Misconceptions on the Effects of Alcohol and Drugs
Believing misconceptions about alcohol or drug use can directly lead to relapse. Ideas like “I can control my drinking now that I’ve completed treatment” or “I can stop taking my medication once I start to feel better” are dangerous and can undo the hard work that a person has invested in their recovery.
Beyond equipping a client with coping skills and a greater sense of confidence, a relapse prevention program will also provide factual knowledge that you can apply to help remain informed of the potential dangers that these misconceptions can pose.
Changing Perceptions of the Relapse Process
Relapsing does not mean that you have “failed”. Recovering from addiction is often not a linear process and many who struggle with this condition may require multiple periods of treatment in their lives until they achieve long-term sobriety.
Working with a prevention treatment specialist, a client can learn what actions to take if they do relapse. There is absolutely no shame in picking up the phone and inquiring about additional treatment if the process needs to be resumed. A compassionate treatment center does not set a limit on how many times you can seek their services.
Medication Education
When entering addiction treatment, a doctor might prescribe medication to help manage withdrawal symptoms. After completing a program, the client may be advised to continue using medications to prevent relapse or to aid in a more gradual recovery process.
If medications are part of your treatment plan, your doctor will advise you on how to manage them. Improper or irresponsible use of the prescribed medication could contribute to relapsing. When used safely, they can be instrumental in helping maintain a successful recovery.
Learning More About Available Programs
Addiction treatment encompasses a variety of services designed to benefit a client both during the program and after. A therapist will counsel you on other programs like mental health dual-diagnosis treatment as well as answer any questions you might have about them.
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Jill P. 2/12/2024 This has been one of the best treatment centers ever. They really care for the clients needs. Definitely would refer anyone who's going through addiction and mental health to go here.
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Gregory H. 2/05/2024 My experience here was amazing. My doctors, therapists, and health technicians were above and beyond professional. My time here has given me hope for the best future imaginable and I owe it to the full dedicated staff who live for nothing else but the patients well being. Thank you to everyone involved in my healthcare treatment during my time here. I am eternally grateful to all of you.
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Keith M. 2/05/2024 I have been blessed with the opportunity to continue my healing and path of self-discovery, thanks to Compassions. Cameron, Heather, Vaneeta, Leah, Janene, Elena, Evo, Paul, Andres, Amanda, Kenya, Richie, Sarah, Jenny, Keith, Jennifer, Paula, Ramona, Tamika, Hailey, Danielle— I could keep going but you get the point— were all extremely supportive and caring. Everyone there is an asset to the programs offered. I feel stable and so much more self-aware. I cannot explain how grateful I am for each and every one of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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kalena v. 1/21/2024 I feel I have the best tools to stay sober. The approach from a behavioral therapist has given me confidence that I will stay sober. My case manager Romona has helped me to be prepared for the outside world. My therapist Liz has helped me address my mental health and needs related to sobriety.
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David H. 1/19/2024 .My experience was a good one. I would recommend this facility for anyone seeking help. My therapist Liseanne was amazing. My case manager Ramona was professional and helpfull. Thanks CBH for giving me a better prospective of treatment.
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Royce W. 1/19/2024 great people. good experience. forever grateful.
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matthew h. 1/18/2024 From the facilitators, clinical team, and techs; everyone was great! Very welcoming and compassionate. I would highly recommend this facility. They really help you get to the next stages of your life. A lot of changes have happened since being here and they were with me every step of the way!
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kirstin s. 1/15/2024 Cameron is the best case worker I ever had she is very helpful and made sure I had everything I needed to succeed I'm very greatful for her she is amazing thanks cam you rock
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Supa Y. 1/15/2024 After spending a month at compassions behavioral health in Oakwood , I’ve learned how to manage my emotions and better understand my substance abuse problem. The staff here are great and genuinely care about your needs. The therapist and case managers went above and beyond to ensure a successful rehabilitation. The techs are always checking on you and work hard to keep us on a routine. I have nothing but gratitude for compassions and would highly recommend this program to someone else who is struggling.
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Nicolas P. 1/01/2024 Amazing experience with incredible, caring people. I was treated really great by all the health and residential staff. Paula and Hailey really helped me find inner peace again. Tiki and Evo made sure I did not want for anything. My case manager Cameron was awesome. All techs and clinical staff were outstanding.
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TheRhino35 12/24/2023 Great experience at CBH. I started on Residential level of care and stepped down to PHP and then IOP and completed the program in 40 days. I been to many centers before and the staff and program here is amazing. The facility is great and everyone is supportive. Thank you for giving me a second chance in life.
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Kimberly F. 12/23/2023 Great therapists and nice facilities including clinical and housing.
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Pete P. 12/22/2023 I was pleasantly surprised with how effective and beneficial this PHP program was. Thank you too my therapist Haley she's is the best as well as Cameron too. I cant thank them enough. I would definitely refer this program to anyone that needs it!
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Jared J. 12/19/2023 My experience at Compassion Health was just amazing! I truly recommend it. You get the quality care and understanding from a team of experts that care about you and make you feel at home.
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Lorena P. 12/17/2023 Excellent staff especially my case worker Cameron and the rest of the team. Thanks y'all!!
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Cheri B. 12/03/2023 Cameron was extremely helpful in all areas of my needs and got things needing to get done in a timely manner. Housing was clean and well kept. Tiki and Tamika were a blessing. All groups were insightful and helpful.. I would recommend anyone in need of help to call CBH. Thank you for all everyone's done for me....
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Kristinne N. 11/19/2023 My best experience for SA treatment, by far. Rehab is not a comfortable situation in which to be in the first place, but the staff at compassion treated me with dignity and a caring disposition every day. For PHP there are rules and structure as is expected from a treatment program, but they were not intrusive and there was plenty of activities to cope with the constraints and make it much more bearable. I'm grateful for having been able to attend and complete the program.
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Mauricio P. 11/19/2023 I’ve been to treatment several times over the years for substance abuse and mental health. And CBH has by far done more for me than any previous treatment center. At the time I discharged I actually felt confident that I would do well. My therapist Vaneeta was excellent! And the group facilitators were top notch as well. I was set for success with great aftercare planning. I would highly recommend this program for anyone that is struggling with mental health or addiction!
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Evan L. 11/12/2023 This faculty was a stepping stone in my life journey to become the woman that I am today. They provided a safe place for me to feel how I was feeling. With that, I am celebrating two years sober this weekend 11/12. Very grateful for all the staff and growth.
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Kamerin C. 11/12/2023 Kind and accommodating staff helped me get through my toughest days
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Fabio P. 10/27/2023 This place really cares about people and has set me up for success in life
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Parker N. 10/14/2023 Hi, my name is Carlos and i was at compassions for about two months in 2021. my time there was something i had never experienced before but in the situation i was in it really helped me overcome it and move forward with my life. the main thing i always remember about compassions is the staff and the work they do. the patience and care that they treated us with showed me that they love what they do and care for us as regular people, we just sometimes go through it. one of my favorite group sessions was music mondays, we’d close out the day with music and what a song meant to us or made us feel. my main therapist krystel was really helpful in my journey, helping me understand my thoughts and my feelings and why they could be happening, without that i would always just feel overwhelmed. another group session we had was with a counselor named karla and she had us discuss certain events in our life’s (not in any specific way) but the overall aspect of it and learn from our reactions and reactions of others and different ways that we could approach it and countless things that helped us understand ourselves as people. overall my time at compassions was really a good time for me even though i wasn’t in the best place in life, so many things i learned and experienced while i was there that now i can share with people that need it and i know i can help them with the things i learned there. it’s been a couple years now and i joined the army and i’m on my way to start school like i envisioned while i was there and i have the proper and healthy tools for healthy coping mechanisms. it’s also been about two years since i finished my treatment and they still call to check up on how i am doing, for a while they stayed in contact with my mom also to see how i was doing and for all of those reasons i’m forever grateful for compassions and every single person that worked there.
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Carlos A. 10/07/2023 Compassion is a great program. I was there for 36 Days and was the best program I ever went to.
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Lil B. 9/23/2023 The facilitators at CBH are great, the techs care. Sean the case manager helped me every step of the way in terms of figuring out my after care, it ain’t no Taj Mahal but it does the job if you’re willing to do the work.
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Michael S. 9/23/2023 Great program all around
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Insane S. 9/22/2023 The place was clean staff very polite amazing therapy check it out
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PlatonicPeache 9/22/2023 Compassion is a great program. After trying 7 programs I found a home away from home at CBH. From the clinical staff to the tech staff you will receive the best care. Sean is a great case manager who will make sure things get done in a timely manager from STD requests to food stamps and more. I stayed at compassions a total of 35 days and cannot say enough good things about this program. You also have the opportunity to attend an outside gym 4 days a week, go to the beach twice a week and attend a life-changing church. THANK YOU COMPASSION team - FOR EVERYTHING.
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Elise E. 9/08/2023 CBH has literally been a life changer . From the techs to the therapist and case managers , everyone has been super helpful and provided me with skills and tools to live a healthy, Sober life. A huge thank you to Hailey ( therapist) and Sean ( case manager) for always going out of their way to help me . Also, the techs at the residence were amazing. I would recommend anyone who is struggling to CBH
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Amela M. 8/10/2023 Compassion Behavioral Health is wonderful and clean. They truly care about their patients.
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