| The first months after you stop drinking and/or using are filled with change and unfamiliar feelings. Withdrawal can cause feelings of confusion and tension and leave you feeling incapable of handling problems. Throughout your recovery, you will be faced with situations that are difficult to handle; therefore it is important to make your Relapse Prevention plan now. |  |
What is Relapse?
Relapse is a process that begins when you start slipping back into old behaviour patterns. A relapse begins long before you take your first drink or drug. You can successfully negotiate the road to recovery. Planning for a flat tire or an earthquake does not decrease the chance of either happening, but should it happen, you can be ready.
- Learn to deal with your problems and feelings as they come up.
- Learn to think through ways of handling high-risk situations.
- Build balance in your daily routine to reduce stress.
- Talk to friends, family, or a professional counselor. Let them help you.
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| Where | Suite 300 - 545 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver |
| Dates | The start date for the next series of four classes will be announced soon. |
| Times | Monday evenings from 6:15 to 8:00 pm |
| Fee | $385 + GST |
 | The Facilitator
Joey Marcelli is a Certified Anger Management/Conflict Resolution Facilitator with extensive experience helping clients deal with complex problematic substance abuse problems in addition to non-productive communication issues. Joey empowers and motivates clients to develop the more effective problem-solving strategies that are required for a successful beginning to their new substance abuse-free lives. |
"An outstanding course with loads of information. I walked away with a better understanding of addiction and some preventive strategies around relapse. Very informative and even life saving."
Graham D.
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