A practical guide to staying sober, grounded, and in control — no matter what life throws at you.

Relapse doesn’t happen all at once. It builds in silence — through avoidance, overconfidence, stress, and self-neglect. Relapse Prevention Planning is your honest, practical tool for recognising warning signs before they spiral.

This guide walks you through creating a personalised relapse prevention plan, rooted in real-life experience. You’ll identify your triggers, stressors, and coping blind spots — and create a response map to help you stay ahead of them.

Inside, you’ll explore:

• The stages of relapse — emotional, mental, and behavioural

• How to spot your own red flags before they escalate

• Honest worksheets to identify high-risk situations and create new responses

• Tools for building a support system and recovery routine that actually work

• A first-person story of slipping, learning, and getting back up

You’ll learn how to:

• Stay accountable — to yourself and others

• Develop practical coping strategies for stress and cravings

• Rebuild momentum quickly after setbacks

• Create a plan that evolves with you — not against you

Whether you’re new to recovery or several years in, Relapse Prevention Planning helps you stay in the driver’s seat. It’s about building awareness, not fear — and having a strategy that supports your long-term transformation.