Rehab aftercare: maintaining sobriety after addiction treatment
Discover aftercare support after addiction treatment, relapse prevention strategies, guidance for families and self-help to encourage you to maintain sobriety.
Leaving rehab is an exciting but significant step in your recovery journey, and understanding what to expect can help you feel more prepared and confident about the transition.Â
At Priory, from the moment you begin your treatment with us, we’re already preparing you for a smooth transition back to everyday life, with the support you’ll need to thrive.
Here, you'll find aftercare information that is an essential part of your recovery and understand how our dedicated approach ensures it becomes a foundation for your long-term success and wellbeing.
The importance of aftercare
Aftercare is essential for ongoing recovery, providing the support you need to stay on track and build on your progress. Recovery is a lifelong journey, and aftercare helps you stay connected, prevent relapse and strengthen your coping strategies.
Here are some of the key ways aftercare can help:
Relapse prevention
Relapse after addiction treatment is common and nothing to be ashamed of, however, there are things you can be doing to help lessen the chance of relapse.
Consider mapping out your addiction triggers in a relapse prevention plan, sharing that amongst your loved ones, and putting your sobriety at the forefront of your mind.
Here, you'll find helpful resources on what relapse is, the warning signs of relapse and how to make a relapse prevention plan.
Self-care
Self-care for addiction is about adopting healthy habits and routines that support long-term recovery, both physically and mentally.
Practices such as regular exercise, healthy eating, mindfulness, and setting boundaries can improve your overall wellbeing and keep you in the best mindset for sobriety.
By prioritising self-care, you can build a solid foundation for lasting recovery.
