Certain decisions can also increase your risk to use. At first glance, they may seem irrelevant to substance use, but they can put you at a greater risk for using.
Examples of seemingly irrelevant decisions include:
You may think to yourself that this is harmless because you have self-control. But risk management isn’t about self-control, it’s about making smart choices to ensure you can reach your goals. Having substances around can be a trigger that can lead to immediate use, just because it’s handy.
You may feel that you have self-control, and that you just want to hang out with your friends, but these situations often lead to triggers because you are reminded of using.
This may not be a good strategy at the beginning of your journey. But down the line, it may be possible when you feel confident in yourself. However, you need to honestly evaluate your goals and triggers at that point and time.
For the same reasons as above, this is not a good idea