ERS 6A Five Common Challenges in Early Recovery

Everyone who attempts to stop using substances runs into situations that make it difficult to maintain abstinence. Listed below are five of the most common situations that are encountered during the first few weeks of treatment. Next to these problems are some suggested alternatives for handling these situations.

Are some of these issues likely to be problems for you in the next few weeks? Which ones?

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How will you handle them?

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