The document discusses relapse prevention in substance use disorders. It covers several key points: 1. Relapse is common in addiction recovery, with rates as high as 60-90% within a year of treatment. Prevention of relapse is critical for effective treatment. 2. Relapse is a process that occurs in phases, from initial internal changes to full loss of control over substance use. There are warning signs in each phase. 3. High-risk situations like negative emotions, conflicts, and social pressure can lead to relapse if the person does not have coping skills. The "abstinence violation effect" can also undermine commitment to sobriety. 4. Understanding relapse as a complex, multi

1. Doing the Best for our Patients: Relapse Prevention in SUDs By Prof. Amany Haroun El Rasheed Ain Shams Univ., Cairo, Egypt M.N.P., D.P.P., M.D. Master in Mental Hygiene (Johns Hopkins Univ.) Fellowship in Substance Abuse Treatment & Prevention (Johns Hopkins Univ.) APA Membership AMERSA Membership WPA Fellowship ISAM Membership