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WANT TO BE ALCOHOL-FREE AFTER REHAB? HERE
IS HOW
 Ensure you apply for aftercare
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Every addict that has been kept in rehab has a tendency to experience a craving for alcohol – a
stage called relapse. It has been proven that the most accurate predictors of relapse are the
minimization of aftercare and overconfidence. Aftercare therapy is a follow-up course that
monitors the patient just after rehabilitation. With this therapy, the out-patient can be given the
necessary support to maintain a long-lasting resolve to be sober. In addition to these, aftercare
therapy is coined in such a way that the patient will remain grounded and focused.
 Get yourself busy
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By getting busy, it means the out-patient wants to try as hard as possible to not be around
people that will generally influence him to go back to alcohol. In case of restlessness, boredom,
and loneliness set in, it is advised that a support officer is called – the person may be from your
family or close friends. Generally, a lot of alcoholics have a problem with spending time in the
absence of alcohol. By making non-alcoholic friends and learning new hobbies, one can pass time
successfully. One of the safest methods to get busy is to find an engagement or a paid job that
will be worth the while.
 Nurture yourself
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A craving can be triggered by a lot of things. Hunger, anger, loneliness, and tiredness are popular
culprits that can induce cravings. Therefore, by eating the right meal at the right time and in the
right proportion, the body will get enough nourishment that will prevent the induction of a
craving. Other safe health practices are regular sleep and keeping sane friends.