Facebook for Motivated Recovery Posted by Into Action Treatment on July 13, 2015 in Articles, We Do Recover The most important thing to do once you are sober is find every way you can to STAY sober! Complacency, the overconfidence that can slowly creep in during long periods of sobriety is a common enemy among recovery alcoholics and addicts. Prevention, the word every recovery addict becomes familiar with along the way to sobriety, is the only way to avoid complacency. It is understandably difficult to maintain the same sense of urgency and single-minded resolve to any action or goal from start to finish; however, there are telltale signs of complacency that every recovering addict should be aware of:
Signs of Complacent Attitude Towards Recovery • Skipping support group meetings and events; feeling like you are “dragging” yourself to meetings and events • Neglecting to call your sponsor or check-in with a sober support peer • Neglecting basic care, such as sleep, eating, and physical exercise; losing one’s “daily routine” • Rekindling former friendships with active users, returning to old habits, and revisiting places connected to your active use • Feeling like you are “recovered” and no longer need replacement medications, such as methadone or Suboxone
Beware of the good times is the common warning of AA and NA veterans who understand the dangers of complacency and its potential to cause relapse. However, the current generation of recovering addicts has more tools readily available to aid them in maintaining sobriety than any generation before them.
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