Aftercare
Aftercare is by far the most important piece of the puzzle. Aftercare is ongoing and ENDLESS. Aftercare also includes a planned and prepared relapse prevention plan. Your son will complete a good aftercare/relapse prevention plan and, with your help, a good family contract will be included in this plan as well. Remember if you want things to be different, things need to be different. It is important to begin with the end in mind and start thinking now about your son’s aftercare including, but not limited to, the following: a positive support system, mostly including family, but also including a positive, crime-free, clean and sober friend base, positive activities to keep your son busy, including school, employment, sports, hobbies, NA/AA meetings, individual and family therapy, mentors, communication, new rules, family meetings, family time, etc.
