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Be wary of this attitude.
Ambivalence and denial can be your worst enemies in the first days of your recovery.
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Early abstinence from alcohol is significantly associated with positive treatment outcomes.
The tools that you learn to use now will help you throughout your recovery.
One focus of this stage of rehab is obviously to maintain abstinence byavoiding a relapse.
You will learn the warning signs and the steps that can lead up to a relapse.
You will discover that your future quality of life depends on more than simply not using.
Recovery is much more than merely staying sober.
It’s learning to live a happier and healthier life.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
National Institute on Drug Abuse.
