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Months or Years Later
Back to the document's frontpageThe second very dangerous period for a slip occurs after a period of months or even years, when we finally feel confident that we have beaten our addiction for good, and no longer need to attend meetings, or rely on the support of family and friends.
During this period of overconfidence, a sudden stressful, event, a major life change, or seemingly nothing at all, can conspire to create a slip back into using.
Again, remember the lessons learned in rehab, and remember that these lessons were not intended to expire after a period of months. Live your life in such a way to minimize temptations, continue to rely on your support network, and continue with some degree of aftercare support. When you finally think you no longer need aftercare…spend another year with it just to make sure!
