Relapse prevention therapy and counseling approaches for substance use disorders (SUDs) prioritize the development of cognitive and behavioral coping strategies to manage challenges that may arise during recovery. The goals of this approach include: 1) identifying and managing high-risk relapse factors; 2) identifying and managing early signs of potential relapse; 3) making lifestyle changes to decrease the need for substances and increase healthy activities and pleasures; and 4) preparing to intervene early in a lapse or relapse (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment [CSAT], 2007; Daley & Douaihy, 2015; Marlatt & Donovan, 2004; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], 2008).
How Cultural Differences Influence Access to Treatment
In areas where access is readily available and treatment is free through Medicaid, we still see more White than Black patients accessing…