The three R’s from addiction to recovery are:
Resentments
In resentment, the recovering addict realizes their mistakes and begins to address them in sessions with their counselor or therapist. It is this that propels the individual to the second stage.
Relief
In relief, the individual begins to accept that there are factors beyond their control and that they can only control themselves. By doing so, they experience relief and begin to relax, accepting that they should only work on what they can change.
Relapse Prevention
Relapse prevention happens when the individual has addressed mistakes that led to the addiction. They have acquired coping tools and will practice self-monitoring and regulation strategies to prevent relapse.