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My relapse prevention plan

A plan to protect the progress you’ve made. Map out what tends to trip you up and the move that works against each one, the early warning signs to catch, and the routine and people that keep you steady. Fill in what fits — you can leave the rest blank — then print it and keep it close.

What I’m protecting, and why

My triggers, and what helps for each

A trigger is anything that ramps up the urge — a feeling, a place, a person, a time of day. For each, write the coping move you know works.

Trigger 1
Trigger 2

My early warning signs

The quiet signals that I might be sliding — catching them early is the whole point. Tap the ones that ring true, and add your own.

My daily routine

Structure protects recovery. Sketch the anchors of a good day — the small, steadying things you can count on.

People I can reach

The people who show up for you — a sponsor, a friend, family, your counselor. Having the number written down makes the call easier to make.

My support meetings

Recovery, therapy, group — whatever you attend. A set schedule makes it a habit, not a decision.

If you do slip

A lapse isn’t the end of your recovery, and it doesn’t erase your progress. It’s a signal to lean on this plan, reach out, and start again from wherever you are. Be as kind to yourself as you’d be to a friend. If you’re in danger or can’t keep yourself safe, use the crisis numbers below.

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