relapse and that aftercare treatment, particularly follow-up calls, can assist in the identification of clients at greatest risk of relapse.
Researchers concluded that patients who were more willing to engage in recovery-related activities were most likely to succeed in maintaining their sobriety. This means that those who continue to participate in aftercare activities have an advantage when it comes to maintaining their recovery, while those who do not participate are more susceptible to relapse and may require additional support.
Author: Topher Avery
Topher Avery is a contributor and editor at Addiction Now. A natural wordslinger, Topher studied English at the University of Colorado at Boulder and received his JD from Chapman University. Currently, Topher resides in Southern California beneath a pile of cats and books. Contact Topher at christophera@drugaddictionnow.com
