Ask for help when you need it. Be honest in therapy. Don't withhold anything from your therapist that you know is important. Avoid street drugs. Discuss the use of alcohol with your therapist.
Alcohol is okay for some people, and disastrous for others.
Recovery isn't smooth and it often isn't quick. Be patient with yourself and remember that there will be ups and downs. If a relapse can be spotted early and dealt with quickly and aggressively, it can usually be kept mild or prevented altogether. Make a detailed, specific list of early warning signs, then write out a plan of action to reduce stress and increase structure and support when those warning signs occur. This page has been published by the NOAH team .