Recurrence of Use: Individualized Plans

The best time to discuss recurrence of use is before it happens.

Best practice is to work with residents, individually, when they move into the home on a plan for what will happen should they experience a recurrence of use.

This previously discussed plan should be implemented after any immediate medical needs are addressed and should include:

• Treatment providers, mutual aid supports, and recovery coaches that can be contacted for additional support of the resident.
• Next steps the home will take to address the recurrence of use, including expectations for residents.
• A safe space the resident can go and a person they can contact if they need to leave the home to support the health and safety of other residents.

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OPTIONAL HOMEWORK:

Watch this 9 minute video Practice Demonstration – Relapse Prevention Counseling from Dartmouth University (08:51)