Most people who have had problems with drugs and alcohol who try to change their behaviour will have to try several times at least before they achieve their goals. Reasons for 'lapse' (the blip) and 'relapse' (the full return to their old behaviour) have been studied extensively and their is a large literature now on ways of addressing this with clients. Key issues are about the nature of giving up - issues like managing cravings, handling withdrawal symptoms and 'instant gratification. Also important are concepts like 'triggers' and ' high risk situations'. Working through these with clients, often using behavioural techniques, enables people to take control of their own recovery. These pages refer to some of the key books that will help inform workers practice.
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