Recovery · Relapse Prevention
High-Risk Situations Map (Marlatt)
Intrapersonal, interpersonal, and social-pressure risks — mapped and planned
Marlatt's classic taxonomy — negative emotional states, interpersonal conflict, and social pressure account for ~75% of relapses. Map YOUR specific high-risk situations in each category.
Intrapersonal — negative emotions
Which emotions historically push me toward using
Interpersonal — conflict
Which relationships / conflicts are highest risk
Social pressure — direct or indirect
Which situations, people, places
Coping plan per category
Situation
Warning signs
Coping move
Backup if it fails
Predictable is preventable
75% of your future high-risk moments live in the categories you already know. Plan them now, in a calm moment, not later in a hot one.