For many, the road to recovery doesn't end once treatment is over. To promote long-term sobriety, Addiction Recovery professionals will often put relapse prevention plans in place that cater to their clients' unique needs. Following the New Paradigm for Recovery, these relapse prevention plans typically treat addiction like a chronic illness that requires ongoing treatment for an extended period of time. Through remote alcohol monitoring, outpatient counseling, case management and other resources, Addiction Recovery professionals can help their clients prevent relapse and achieve lasting recovery.
To learn more about relapse prevention best practices, we spoke to Don McHenry, an Addiction Recovery professional with over 25 years of experience in the field. As a licensed interventionist and board-certified chemical dependency counselor, Don has provided people from all walks of life, including lawyers and medical professionals, with the tools they need to stay sober. While he has tried many methods of relapse prevention, he believes alcohol monitoring with Soberlink has been the most effective: "At the cornerstone of my efforts is Soberlink. It's made a tremendous difference. In the past, relapse was more frequent. With Soberlink, I have very, very few relapses." So, how can Addiction Treatment professionals effectively incorporate alcohol monitoring into relapse prevention plans? We explore Don's top three best practices below.
Promoting accountability for sobriety and long-term recovery, Soberlink is a powerful and effective relapse prevention tool. Learn more about incorporating Soberlink into your clients' relapse prevention plans.