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Why is family involvement so important?Addiction$ destroys$ families$ as$much$ as$ it$ destroys$ the$ addict.$ $ Living$ with$an$ addict$ is$ not$ easy.$ $ It$ is$heartbreaking$ and$ exhausting$ to$ witness$ someone$ you$ love$ suffer$ from$ a$ chemical$ addiction.$ $ This$ is$especially$true$when$you$realize$how$powerless$you$are$to$help.$ Often$a$family$ is$ torn$apart$deciphering$between$ the$blurred$ line$of$helping$ an$ addict$ and$being$ controlled$by$ the$ addict.$ $ Although$many$ times$addiction$is$ a$ family$ disease,$ you$did$not$ cause$ the$addiction,$ you$ cannot$ control$ the$ addiction,$ and$you$cannot$cure$the$addiction.$ $But$you$can$heal$ the$damages$ caused$by$addiction.$ You$may$ask$ yourself$why$your$involvement$is$important$when$you$are$not$the$one$addicted.$We$have$found$that…

• Being involved as a family is a positive way to move toward recovery as well as self-discovery • Programs that include the entire support system have far better rates of recovery and long-term sobriety than ones that do not include families and friends

• Families become disconnected and do not realize that addiction had affected the relationships within their family system. Being involved in treatment will reconnect and heal the family system.

• Family therapy acts as a prevention of substance abuse impacting one generation to the next. Studies have proven that family members of addicts have an increased risk of developing substance abuse problems.

• Family involvement has been shown to have a positive effect on the participant’s wellbeing as well as greater emotional intimacy within the family.

• Family members are able to address and resolve traumatic experiences that may be related to the substance abuse. Recovering from experiences like these take participation of the entire family.

• It is imperative for the family to know and understand the language of recovery to be able to provide better support and understanding of their loved ones journey of Recovery.

• Educating family members with supportive and productive ways to relate to one another will maximize the help they provide to recovery and to their family relationships.

• Knowledge about issues such as enabling and codependency will help families to react in a positive way when pressed with these situations.

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Overview

DVD: The Disease of Addiction

This is a disease that

requires treatment

rather than a behavior

that requires punishment

The Disease of Addiction discusses recognizing addiction and alcoholism as a disease and how the brain becomes addicted. The Disease of Addiction explains how addiction is a disease and why we should consider it a disease. This movie also discusses what addiction is and how treatment works. Lastly, The Disease of Addiction explains how and why the disease affects the family.

What is the cause of

addiction?

• Stress%releases%a%chemical%in%the%brain%called%cortisol%that%reacts%differently%in%an%addict’s%brain%and%affects%the%brain’s%reward%circuit.

• Cortisol%resets%pleasure%levels%–%things%that%once%brought%pleasure%no%longer%hit%the%mark.%

• When%an%addict%becomes%abstinent%in%recovery%their%pleasure%levels%normalize%and%they%regain%their%ability%to%naturally%cope%with%and%enjoy%life.

How does treatment work?

• The%willing%patient%learns%new%coping%skills%to%achieve%recovery%during%early%sobriety%while%the%mind%normalizes%over%time.

• Sobriety%enables%the%patient%to%beneGit%from%therapy%and%counseling%O%bringing%the%mind%back%within%balance.

• Coping%strategies%reset%the%pleasure%point%where%pleasure%and%survival%no%longer%require%drugs%and%alcohol%in%order%to%cope%with%stress.

Why is the family so affected by addiction?

• Because%the%alcoholic/addict%will%violate%so%many%boundaries%to%protect%his/her%drug%of%choice%(survival)

• They%will%step%over%their%marriage,%job,%family,%health,%God,%etc.

• Family%members%build%resentments%towards%the%alcoholic/addict%that%further%injure%the%entire%family%unit.

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E S T A B L I S H A S T R E S S F R E E E N V I R O N M E N T While$your$loved$one$is$in$treatment,$there$is$much$you$can$do$to$prepare$for$their$return$home.$$Make$sure$your$home$is$clean$and$free$from$clutter.$$This$is$important$to$reduce$stress.$$It$is$also$important$to$convert$your$home$to$a$comfortable$place$to$live$without$the$temptations$of$drugs$and/or$alcohol.$$It$is$important$to$

create$new$habits$in$the$home$and$within$the$family$to$establish$routine$and$manage$stress.$$

E v a l u a t e y o u r l i f e s t y l e

It$is$important$to$model$healthy$behaviors.$$Ask$yourself$–$how$do$I$respond$to$stress?$Do$I$tend$to$overreact$or$engage$in$other$unhealthy$behaviors,$such$as$smoking$and/or$drinking$alcohol$when$I$feel$stressed?$In$what$ways$could$my$stress$coping$skills$be$improved?

O n e n e w h a b i t a t a t i m e

Changing$behavior$usually$takes$time.$$By$starting$with$changing$one$behavior,$you$and$your$family$are$more$likely$to$experience$success$in$changing$more.$$With$each$single$success,$you$and$your$family$will$be$encouraged$to$tackle$other$challenges,$and$to$continue$making$additional$healthy$changes.$

C r e a t e R o u t i n e s

Make$sure$you$have$a$healthy$routine.$$Consider$what$structure$you$have$in$your$home$and$what$structure$you$can$add.$$For$example:$Do$you$have$curfews?$Do$you$have$regular$mealtimes?$$Do$you$have$chores$for$everyone?$$Help$your$loved$one$stick$to$a$schedule$and$make$appointments.$$Help$them$remember$to$take$all$prescribed$medications$and$keep$track$of$the$amounts$they$take.$$Help$them$keep$their$appointments$with$treatment$providers,$doctors$and$employment$opportunities.$

H e a l t h y E n v i r o n m e n t

Your$home,$work$space,$and$social$environment$can$inFluence$your$behaviors.$$Altering$your$environment$can$help$alleviate$stress.$$For$example,$cleaning$up$a$cluttered$environment$can$help.$$Look$around$and$ask$yourself,$does$this$space$feel$clear$and$relaxing?$$Those$in$recovery$are$especially$sensitive$to$exposure$to$drugs$and$alcohol.$$Even$the$smallest$amounts$can$trigger$relapse.$$Encourage$total$abstinence$from$drugs$and$alcohol.$$You$can$create$a$healthy$environment$outside$of$your$home$by$helping$your$loved$one$create$new$sober$hobbies$and$by$encouraging$a$new$sober$social$group$for$your$loved$one.$

P l a n f u n A c t i v i t i e s

Participate$in$fun$activities$the$family$can$do$together$sober.$$A$family$game$night,$riding$bikes$together,$hiking,$cooking$together,$or$a$movie$night$are$a$few$examples.$Ta l k A b o u t I t

Talking$as$a$family$and$promoting$open$communication$and$problem$solving$is$just$as$important$as$eating$well$and$getting$enough$exercise$and$sleep.$$Setting$aside$predetermined$times$to$talk$as$a$family$will$help$members$take$sensitive$issues$less$personally$when$they$are$brought$up.$$Inviting$and$scheduling$a$conversation$with$a$loved$one$is$much$better$than$surprising$them$with$it.$$$Discuss$how$you$as$a$family$treat$one$another?$$Identify$issues$that$may$be$high$risk$for$the$recovering$addict$when$they$return.

Here$are$some$habits$for$you$and$your$loved$one$to$help$manage$stress$upon$their$return$home.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOUR LOVED ONE IN RECOVERY

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Be EmpatheticIt$is$important$to$not$be$judgmental$while$listening$to$your$loved$one.$$You$should$be$prepared$to$listen$and$give$them$your$full$attention$when$they$need$to$express$themselves,$air$frustrations$or$become$escalated.$$Remember$to$listen$to$what$the$person$is$really$saying$and$try$not$to$let$your$personal$feelings$get$in$the$way$of$hearing$them.$You$don’t$need$to$agree$with$someone$to$hear$or$understand$them$?$most$of$the$time$you$just$need$to$listen.$Experience$tells$us$that$most$people$simply$want$to$be$heard$and$understood$far$more$than$they$want$or$need$to$be$agreed$with.$

Try Not to Rehash Old HurtsEarly$recovery$is$not$the$time$to$discuss$why$an$individual$may$have$chosen$to$use$drugs$for$the$First$time.$Conversations$surrounding$the$addiction$can$lead$to$blame$and$undermine$the$recovery$process$in$its$earliest$stages.$$Instead,$keep$conversations$positive.$$Talk$about$the$future$possibilities$that$will$be$available$once$your$family$member$has$successfully$completed$treatment.$Remember,$your$loved$one$is$in$Recovery,$and$that$is$their$responsibility$now,$not$the$past.$Taking$responsibility$for$Recovery$is$taking$responsibility$for$the$past.

Become Educated and Stay InvolvedThe$family$will$need$to$learn$the$best$ways$to$support$the$recovering$addict$once$the$treatment$program$has$Finished.$$Agreeing$to$participate$in$family$education$is$a$great$way$to$support$the$addict’s$recovery.$The$video$included$with$this$kit$is$great$way$to$begin$that$education.$Additional$resources$can$be$found$by$contacting$AIA$Aftercare$and/or$your$own$family$doctor,$therapist$and$counselor.

Common Sources for Stress

• Family$Con9licts/Relationship$Problems>$For$someone$in$recovery,$sobriety$might$be$the$First$time$they$have$ever$been$able$to$completely$feel$anything.$It$takes$practice$to$learn$how$to$react$in$healthy$ways$to$life’s$stressors.$It$takes$time$to$learn$how$to$do$the$right$things$for$the$right$reasons.$$Have$patience$with$your$loved$one$during$this$transition;$things$will$get$better.

• Work/School>$$Going$to$work$or$returning$to$school$is$exciting$and$hopeful,$but$with$that$hope$can$come$the$fear$of$failure.$$Family$support$will$help$make$hope$less$scary.$

• Health$Concerns>$Drugs$and$alcohol$take$their$toll$on$the$body.$Many$injuries$can$heal$but$they$will$take$time.$The$body$heals$fast,$the$mind$heals$slow.$

• Financial$Dif9iculties>$Coming$from$a$life$of$chaos$and$irresponsibility$takes$time$to$repair.$Remember,$it’s$progress$not$perfection$and$1$step$at$a$time.

C O P I N G A N D C A L M I N G

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Tips for De-Escalation • Control%your%emotions%and%DO%NOT%take%anything%personally%

• Prepare%yourself%mentally%before%diving% into%an%escalated%situation.%The%goal%is%never%to%establish%right%or%wrong.%The%goal%is%to%calm%the%situation%down.%

• Take%a%breath%to%calm%yourself,%take% several%if%you%need%to.%Try%to%genuinely%listen%and%be%mindful%of%your%body%language,%the%tone%of%your%voice%and%the%words%that%you%choose%to%say.%

• Know%that%your%loved%one%no%longer%has%alcohol%or%drugs%to%numb%their%feelings%and%this%can%be%overwhelming.%Do%not%intimidate,%threaten%or%criticize%them%but%rather%seek%to%understand%them.%

• Try%to%wait%for%pauses%in%the%conversation%and%brieGly%communicate%your%willingness%to%listen%and%to%understand.%Avoid%becoming%confrontational,%%and%continually%be%mindful%of%your%own%emotional%control.

Setting%boundaries%will%help%you%and%your%loved%one%recover%together.%%Setting%boundaries%sometimes%means%tough%love.%Setting%limits%and%rules%that%were%not%enforced%previous%to%treatment%will%be%difGicult%at%Girst%but%will%help%your%loved%one%in%the%long%run.%%This%will%help%create%a%healthy%relationship%between%your%family%members%and%will%help%control%enabling.%%The%goal%of%having%boundaries%is%to%improve%the%health%of%the%family%as%a%whole.%%Do%not%use%boundaries%to%punish%or%shame.%%Discuss%as%a%family%what%are%good%boundaries%to%establish.%%Ask%yourself%what%boundaries%did%I%not%hold%up%before?%What%boundaries%would%be%beneGicial%for%my%family?%%Remember%boundaries%are%healthy%limits%necessary%in%all%relationships.%%These%limits%should%be%known%and%agreed%upon%by%the%entire%family.%%Boundaries%allow%us%to%understand%limits%which%creates%a%feeling%of%safety%(knowing%what%to%expect).

S E T H E A L T H Y B O U N D A R I E S

E X A M P L E S O F B O U N D A R I E S

• How$to$treat$other$family$members$(personal$space,$respect,$language$used$amongst$each$other)• Going$out$–$Where,$when,$with$whom,$and$how$often• Driving$and$use$of$cars$(who,$when,$who$pays$for$gas,$etc.)• Knowing$where$family$members$are$when$they$are$out• Having$guests$in$the$house• Who$pays$for$what$• Use$of$telephone$and$internet• Sharing$housework$• Curfew$• Scheduled$mealtimes$–$being$present$at$mealtimes$

B E P R E P A R E D F O R E S C A L A T E D S I T U A T I O N S Those%in%early%recovery%often%return%home%with%anxiety,%depression,%and%fear.%Persistent%complaints,%increased%anger,%and%insomnia%may%be%related%to%stress,%feelings%of%inadequacy%or%loss%of%control.%%It%is%easy%to%become%frustrated%and%angry%yourself%when%dealing%with%this%type%of%behavior%fro%a%loved%one.%With%the%proper%mindfulness%and%control%of%your%own%emotions,%you%will%be%able%to%refocus%the%discussion%and%ultimately%save%your%loved%one%from%becoming%further%escalated%or%even%relapse.%%%DeOescalation%can%simply%be%described%as%“defusing”%or%“talking%down”%the%agitated%individual%into%a%calmer%state%without%the%need%to%either%agree%or%disagree%with%what%they%are%saying.

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While$your$loved$one$is$in$treatment$we$suggest$you$attend$Al?Anon$and/or$Nar?Anon$meetings.$$Al?Anon$and$Nar?Anon$are$free,$anonymous$meetings$for$friends$and$families$of$loved$ones$who$suffer$from$chemical$dependency.$$They$are$the$family$version$of$AA$(Alcoholics$Anonymous)$and$NA$(Narcotics$Anonymous).$$Meetings$are$designed$to$share$experiences$in$a$safe,$non?judgmental$environment$with$families$who$share$your$same$struggles.$Joining$a$support$group$gives$families$the$opportunity$to$learn$more$about$addiction,$treatment,$and$the$recovery$process$from$people$who$have$been$in$you$and$your$loved$one’s$shoes.$$You$will$Find$support$group$meetings$to$be$one$of$the$easiest$and$most$beneFicial$aspects$of$recovery.

Family$support$groups$help$you$cope$with,$and$overcome$this$period$in$life$through$the$support$of$your$own$family,$families$in$similar$situations,$and$by$using$a$12?step$method$approach.$$Please$understand$genuine$12?Step$groups$are$not$religions,$but$rather$focused$solely$on$spiritual$principals$such$as$honesty,$open?mindedness$and$powerlessness.$

There$are$few$social$opportunities$in$life$where$you$can$experience$the$level$of$honesty,$courage,$and$support$that$you$will$Find$at$a$12?step$group$meeting.$$Being$involved$in$the$12?step$program$is$an$amazing$experience.$$12?steps$groups$are$universally$available.$$You$will$Find$them$in$almost$every$country$and$every$city$around$the$world$as$they$are$the$most$trusted$method$of$maintaining$sobriety$on$earth.$Not$only$are$they$universally$available,$they$are$also$free$and$millions$of$people$have$recovered$through$them.$$You$probably$understand$the$importance$of$doctors,$therapists,$and$counselors$involved$in$recovery,$but$what$most$do$not$know$is$how$12?step$group$work$is$imperative$to$long?term,$life$long$recovery.$

A T T E N D S U P P O R T G R O U P S / M E E T I N G S

BENEFITS(OF(12(STEP(MEETINGS(

• Overcome(denial(of(addiction%–%You%see%that%addiction%can%affect%anyone.%%Good%people%with%good%jobs%and%good%families%can%experience%addiction.%%Sometimes%it%takes%seeing%other%people%going%through%the%same%thing%to%understand%that%you%are%not%alone.%You%will%feel%stronger%when%you%belong%to%a%group.%%Addiction%can%be%an%isolating%disease,%12OStep%groups%give%you%the%opportunity%to%reach%out%and%ask%for%help%from%people%who%understand%what%you%are%going%through.

• Perception(of(recovery(–%Recovery%may%seem%like%a%farOfetched%idea.%%You%will%meet%people%who%have%recovered%from%addiction%and%who%have%rebuilt%their%lives%and%families%from%the%ground%up.%%%You%will%learn%they%didn’t%do%anything%extraordinary%or%have%special%privileges%to%get%where%they%are.%They%worked%hard%and%followed%the%few%simple%principles%of%12OSteps.

• 12>Step(meetings(are(a(resource%–%You%will%be%given%the%opportunity%to%ask%questions,%learn%how%to%handle%life’s%situations%in%a%healthy%and%positive%way,%overcome%the%overwhelming%urge%to%use%or%help%your%loved%one%overcome%their%urge%to%use;%all%with%people%who%have%been%in%the%same%boat.%%

• Non>judgmental(environment(–%It%is%hard%to%share%your%emotions%when%you%are%afraid%of%being%judged%or%criticized.%%When%you%join%a%12OStep%group%you%are%surrounded%by%people%who%have%heard%it%before,%done%it%before%and%know%that%you%are%not%crazy%because%of%the%things%you%think,%say,%or%do%when%you%or%a%loved%one%are%using.%%They%understand%you.%They%understand%addiction.%

• Safe(harbor(from(daily(stressO%12OStep%meetings%are%a%safe%harbor%when%you%need%one.%%If%you’ve%had%a%bad%day%you%can%go%to%a%meeting.%%By%the%end%of%the%meeting%your%stress%will%be%less,%you%will%be%reminded%that%troubles%are%part%of%life%and%that%we%all%share%them%O%just%as%we%do%joy%and%happiness.%Meetings%are%a%wonderful%resource%for%gratitude%and%recharging%hope.%

S E Q U O I A C L U B

SUPPORT GROUP RESOURCES

$If$you$have$any$questions$regarding$recovery$resources$for$your$family$or$loved$one$feel$free$to$contact$the$$$Above$It$All$Aftercare$Coordinator.$

William$Rosser$Tolan$Aftercare(Coordinator(909?744?2465$william.tolan@aiatc.com

Al>Anon:$$Al?Anon$is$a$twelve?step$program$for$friends$and$family$members$affected$by$someone$else’s$alcoholism.$$To$Find$meetings$in$your$community$log$on$to…

http://www.al?anon.org/local?meetings

Nar>Anon:$$$Nar?Anon$is$a$twelve?step$program$for$friends$and$family$members$affected$by$someone$else's$addiction.$$To$Find$meetings$in$your$community$log$on$to$…

http://www.nar?anon.org/Find?a?meeting$$

Alcoholics$Anonymous$(AA):$$AA$is$an$organization$of$alcoholics$whose$purpose$is$to$stay$sober$and$help$others$recover$from$the$disease$of$alcoholism.$$To$Find$meetings$for$your$loved$one$log$on$to…

http://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/Find?local?aa

Narcotics$Anonymous$(NA):$$NA%is%an%international%association%of%support%groups%for%rec

overing%drug%addicts,%with%a%12O

step%program%patterned%after%Alcoholics%Anonymous.%%

To%Gind%a%meeting%for%your%loved%one%log%on%to…

http://www.na.org/MeetingSearch/

F O R Y O UF O R Y O U R L O V E D O N E

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Above I t Al l Af te rca re Overv iewWho is Aftercare and what does Aftercare do?Aftercare$is$a$team$of$experienced$and$compassionate$staff$members$dedicated$to$making$your$loved$one$feel$comfortable$and$cared$for$while$in$treatment$and$long$after$they$discharge$from$the$program.$Your$loved$one$builds$a$supportive$relationship$with$our$Aftercare$staff$shortly$after$arriving$at$our$facility,$and$learns$how$to$use$this$relationship$to$support$their$recovery$when$they$return$to$the$world.$In$addition$to$long$term$peer?support$through$phone$calls$and$emails,$After$care$maintains$a$database$of$national$support$resources$such$as$meeting$locations,$job$and$educational$assistance$programs$as$well$as$counseling$and$therapy$resources$around$the$country.$

Above I t All Alumni Program The$Alumni$program$is$also$a$part$of$Aftercare$and$involves$an$online$support$group,$annual$events,$and$inspirational$stories$and$thoughts$shared$amongst$clients$who$have$completed$our$program.$The$Alumni$program$is$a$wonderful$tool$for$clients$to$stay$connected$with$the$many$supportive$relationships$they$made$while$in$treatment,$this$includes$facility$staff$as$well$as$their$Above$It$All$peers$in$recovery.$

How wil l my loved one access Aftercare?Aftercare$is$part$of$the$orientation$process$of$Above$it$All,$and$your$loved$one$starts$to$build$a$relationship$with$Aftercare$while$they$are$in$treatment.$Post$discharge$Aftercare$will$follow$up$with$you$and$your$loved$one.$$Aftercare$will$continue$for$a$year$following$treatment$at$Above$It$All.$$The$option$to$extend$your$Aftercare$is$available$and$is$customizable.$You$can$continue$to$extend$your$Aftercare$every$year$for$as$long$as$you$wish$free$from$charge!$

What can cl ients and their famil ies ask Aftercare for help with?The$client$and$family$can$reach$out$to$their$Aftercare$Coordinator$at$any$time$for$any$reason.$Since$our$aftercare$program$is$customizable,$we$can$work$with$the$client$to$Find$what$the$best$way$to$keep$in$touch$is.$$Whether$it's$calling$every$week$or$every$other$week,$looking$for$help$to$Find$new$meetings,$help$with$Finding$employment,$requesting$more$recovery$CD's$or$just$checking$in$to$have$a$good$conversation$with$someone$who$has$been$there$?$Aftercare$is$your$dedicated$support$resource.

What is the Aftercare Treatment Plan?While in treatment, your loved one along with AIA Aftercare as well as their therapist creates an Aftercare Treatment Plan. This plan serves as a blue print for your loved one to follow once they return home. The plan includes locations and contacts for sober support meetings, doctors and therapists, medicine regimens as well as job and educational resources back home. Each$week$an$Aftercare$Coordinator$will$reach$out$with$weekly$calls$to$check$on$your$loved$one’s$progress.$$Aftercare$will$also$include$weekly$mailings$of$motivational$audio$CDs$from$recovery$speakers.$$Weekly$check?in$calls$will$continue$for$the$First$eight$weeks$after$treatment.$$After$which$the$regular$check?in$phone$calls$will$happen$once$a$month$and$will$continue$for$the$remainder$of$the$year.$$As$each$client$is$unique,$your$Aftercare$plan$will$be$catered$and$scheduled$to$your$needs$and$likings.$

$If$you$have$any$questions$regarding$Aftercare$or$the$Aftercare$treatment$plan$please$feel$free$to$contact$the$$$Above$It$All$Aftercare$Coordinator.$

William$Rosser$Tolan$Aftercare(Coordinator(909?744?2465$william.tolan@aiatc.com

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8 Warning Signs of Relapse

1. $$The$person$stops$doing$what$he$or$she$needs$to$do$to$stay$sober,$such$as$not$going$to$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$meetings,$missing$their$counseling$sessions,$refraining$from$getting$treatment$for$a$mental$health$issue.$Or$they$say$they$are$cured$and$don’t$need$to$go.

2. $$They$may$recall$past$drug$use$as$“the$good$times”$and$not$acknowledge$any$negative$consequences$from$their$use.$

3. $$They$have$a$sudden$mood$change$or$are$acting$more$selFish,$similar$to$when$they$were$using.$

4. $$The$person$starts$thinking$that$“one$drink”$or$“one$hit”$would$be$okay$and$this$small$amount$would$not$affect$their$recovery.$

5. $$They$may$rekindle$negative$friendships$with$those$who$use.$$

6. $$They$may$be$defensive$if$anyone$brings$up$the$changes$in$their$behavior$and$actions.$The$denial$could$be$a$defense$mechanism$to$try$to$hide$that$they$have$started$using$drugs$or$alcohol$again.$

7. $$The$person$pulls$away$from$things$and$people$that$keep$him$or$her$balanced$and$away$from$drug$use.$He$or$she$may$start$lying$to$friends$and$family$members.$$They$may$lie$to$hide$what$is$going$on.$$He$or$she$may$stop$contact$all$together.

8. $$They$may$begin$to$neglect$their$personal$health.$

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You$can$help$prevent$relapses$or$minimize$the$severity$by

• Knowing$your$loved$one$and$being$a$part$of$their$life$?noticing$a$change$in$them$• Monitoring$your$loved$one$for$negative$changes$while$still$promoting$positive$changes$$• Developing$a$plan$with$your$loved$one$of$what$to$do$if$they$show$signs$of$relapse• Involving$your$treatment$providers$when$making$a$relapse$prevention$plan• Being$optimistic

$If$you$have$any$questions$regarding$relapse$prevention$or$need$help$in$the$event$of$a$suspected$relapse$contact$the$Above$It$All$Aftercare$Coordinator$immediately.$

William$Rosser$Tolan$Aftercare(Coordinator(909?744?2465$william.tolan@aiatc.com