3.
Tips & Tricks
Tips:
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Have a plan after discharge
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Stay super busy: Avoid boredom
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Seek situations where you are accountable
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Out with the old, in with the new
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Don’t fall into the trap of self-sabotage
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Guard your sobriety with everything you have
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Embrace honesty
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Avoid high-risk situations
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Don’t let negativity eat your lunch
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Know when to say “no” without guilt
Tricks:
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Write down the harmful effects of your addiction.
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Make a list of positive changes you want in your life.
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Set a date to quit.
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Seek personal and professional support.
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Identify your triggers.
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Replace bad substances for better ones before you completely quit drinking/taking drugs. (for example, if you really need alcohol instead of drinking strong liquors, try sipping on a glass of red wine, because it has some health benefits)
