Slips & Relapses

Recovery is a life long process. You may slip or have a relapse. Don’t give up. Here are a few simple steps to help you get back on the road to your recovery.

STEP 1:

Contact you substance use counselor, case manager, or doctor as soon as possible

STEP 2:

Contact your sober sponsor

STEP 3:

Go to a meeting

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NA Meeting finder

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STEP 4:

If you are not yet in treatment and using needles, look for the silver van.

Chicago Recovery Alliance Needle Exchange Program provides clean needles for safer drug injection. You can look for the Silver Van around the city at the following locations and times:

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