Stages of change
Knowing which stage of change you’re in can help you decide what steps will be most helpful for you right now.
Preparing to make a change
Preparation is an important first step on the road to recovery. Here are some strategies you can use to help you get started.
Setting goals
When you’re trying to change your alcohol or drug use, setting goals is important to help you stay on track.
Getting through withdrawal
When you stop or reduce your alcohol or drug use you may experience withdrawal symptoms. Here’s why - and some ideas about how to manage it.
Understanding and managing cravings
When you’re thinking about changing your alcohol or drug use, it can help to understand how cravings work and how to manage them.
Lapse and relapse
Changing your alcohol or drug use takes time - and lapses and relapses happen. So what is a lapse or relapse, and how can you deal with them?
Maintaining positive changes
Once you’ve started making changes it’s important that you look after yourself. Here are a range of strategies that you could try.
Relaxation techniques
Cravings can make people feel agitated, anxious or edgy. Knowing some relaxation techniques can help. Here are a few to get you started.
