Lesson 4: Addiction And Relationships - Slide  25

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Learn And Practice New Skills Before Tackling Relationship Problems

  • As you learn communication skills and anger management skills you will be better prepared to positively work on relationships
  • In the mean time, let the people who are important to you know that you are going to concentrate on you and succeeding at rehab
  • Your first focus is on getting physically and mentally healthy
  • Your second focus is on gaining the knowledge and coping skills to prevent relapse
Notes:

Pg. 180, “The Heart of Addiction,” Lance Dodes, M.D., HarperCollins Publishers, 2002

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