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Avoiding Relapse Drift

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Avoiding Relapse Drift

Objective: To equip adolescents recovering from marijuana addiction with strategies to


recognize and avoid relapse drift.

Session Outline

Duration: 60 minutes

Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard and markers


• Printed worksheets
• Pens

Introduction (10 minutes)

• Greet the adolescent and build rapport.


• Briefly discuss their progress and any challenges faced since the last session.
• Introduce the topic of relapse drift and explain its significance.

Discussion on Relapse Drift (15 minutes)

• Define relapse drift: the gradual process of returning to old habits.


• Discuss common signs of relapse drift:
o Increased cravings
o Associating with old friends who use marijuana
o Romanticizing past use
o Avoiding recovery activities
• Encourage the adolescent to share any signs they have noticed in themselves.

Strategies to Avoid Relapse Drift (20 minutes)

• Awareness: Teach the adolescent to recognize early signs of relapse drift.


o Self-monitoring techniques (journaling, mood tracking)
• Support System: Emphasize the importance of staying connected with supportive
people.
o Attending support group meetings
o Keeping in touch with a sponsor or mentor
• Healthy Habits: Encourage the development of new, healthy habits to replace old
ones.
o Exercise, hobbies, and interests
o Setting and achieving small goals
• Coping Skills: Equip them with coping mechanisms for dealing with cravings and
stress.
o Deep breathing, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques

Role-Playing Scenarios (10 minutes)

• Conduct role-playing exercises to practice refusal skills and coping strategies.


• Example Scenario: A friend invites them to a party where marijuana will be present.
• Debrief after each scenario, discussing what went well and what could be improved.
Reflection and Action Plan (5 minutes)

• Ask the adolescent to reflect on what they have learned.


• Help them create a personalized action plan to avoid relapse drift.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Summarize key points from the session.


• Encourage the adolescent to reach out if they feel they are slipping into relapse drift.
• Schedule the next session.
Worksheet: Avoiding Relapse Drift

Part 1: Recognizing Relapse Drift

Instructions: Circle the signs of relapse drift you have noticed in yourself.

1. Increased cravings
2. Associating with old friends who use marijuana
3. Romanticizing past use
4. Avoiding recovery activities
5. Other: ___________________________________

Part 2: Support System

Instructions: List three people you can reach out to when you notice signs of relapse drift.

1.
2.
3.

Part 3: Healthy Habits

Instructions: Write down two healthy activities you can engage in to replace old habits.

1.
2.

Part 4: Coping Skills

Instructions: Describe two coping skills you can use when experiencing cravings or stress.

1.
2.

Part 5: Action Plan

Instructions: Create a simple action plan to avoid relapse drift.

1. Awareness: How will you monitor your thoughts and feelings?

2. Support System: Who will you contact if you notice signs of relapse drift?

3. Healthy Habits: What activities will you engage in?

4. Coping Skills: How will you manage cravings and stress?


Commitment:
"I commit to using these strategies to stay on track in my recovery journey."
(Signature) ___________________________________
(Date) ___________________________________

This session plan and worksheet aim to provide practical tools and support for adolescents
recovering from marijuana addiction, helping them stay vigilant against relapse drift

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