Relapse and Recovery

This week’s Learning Resources explore the contributing factors to relapse, principles, and procedures of relapse prevention, and the ways in which culture and diversity may affect relapse and recovery behaviors. Think about how the addiction treatment models you have explored complement the principles and procedures of relapse prevention. Also, consider how the addiction treatment models effectively manage the contributing factors to relapse.
To prepare for this Discussion, proceed as follows:
Reflect on the video program In their own words, and consider the issues the addicts discuss, including addiction, relapse, and recovery.
Then, review the article “Treatment for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse: Opportunities for Coordination,” and think about the contributing factors to relapse, as well as principles and procedures of relapse as outlined in the article.
Next, based on the “Substance Abuse Prevention for High-Risk Youth: Exploring Culture and Alcohol and Drug Use” article, consider the multicultural and diversity issues that might affect relapse.
(Finally, select at least one additional resource that explores the relationship between culture and addiction relapse.)

– Post your response to the following:
Does an addict ever recover? Provide an informed argument to support your perspective. Include in your response factors that may affect relapse, including multicultural and diversity issues. Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

References-
https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/Digitization/152351NCJRS.pdf

Lori K. Holleran PhD, ACSW , Margaret A. Taylor-Seehafer PhD, RN, FNP , Elizabeth C. Pomeroy PhD, LMSW & James Alan Neff PhD, MPH (2005) Chapter 10: Substance Abuse Prevention for High-Risk Youth, Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 23:2-3, 165-184, DOI: 10.1300/J020v23n02_10

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