Brian Ario
Brian Ario
Anatomy of a Relapse Pt. 1
Anatomy of a Relapse Pt. 1
Anatomy of a Relapse Pt. 1
Saturday 1st May 2021
Understand the stages and warning signs of relapse with Brian Ario. Learn how to prevent relapse through emotional awareness and healthy alternatives.
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Brian Ario
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Relapse Unveiled: Spotting the Signs and Phases
Recovery isn't just about getting rid of the substance. We'd rather be high...if we don't add something back, that's the thing. If we take something away from someone, we have to add a suitable substitute for that.
Relapse isn't just a sudden event; it's a process that can be understood and managed. In this episode of 'Everyday Addict', host Brian Ario breaks down the anatomy of a relapse with the help of Terence Gorski's relapse checklist. Brian takes listeners through the stages and warning signs that often precede a relapse, offering a clear roadmap for recognizing and addressing them early on.
He stresses that recovery is more than just quitting the substance—it's about finding healthy substitutes and dealing with the emotional turmoil that comes with it. Brian discusses how pain and discomfort can lead to avoidance and defensive behaviors, making relapse prevention even more challenging. The episode also covers the crisis-building phase, where plans start to crumble and mistakes become more frequent. Honesty and emotional awareness are highlighted as crucial elements in preventing relapse.
This episode offers practical advice and empathetic support for anyone navigating the rocky road of addiction recovery.