How Environment Leads To Relapse
11 Aug 2026 · 1 min
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In this segment, Nick Stumbo explains that relapse risk is dramatically reduced when individuals remove themselves from environments that contain familiar triggers. He illustrates how simple changes—like not turning on the TV late at night when alone or avoiding scrolling social media in private spaces—can prevent the urge to engage in undesired behaviors. Stumbo argues that altering the physical and situational context is far more effective than relying on sheer willpower to resist temptation, emphasizing proactive avoidance of trigger‑filled settings as a core relapse‑prevention strategy.
