The document outlines 4 stages of recovery from substance abuse: 1) Withdrawal, characterized by physical detoxification and cravings; 2) Early abstinence, where optimism can lead to overconfidence and mood swings; 3) Protracted abstinence, involving continued lifestyle changes and emotional ups and downs; 4) Adjustment and resolution, focusing on maintaining balance and accepting recovery as lifelong. Key relapse risk factors are discussed for each stage, such as cravings, lack of structure, and using secondary substances.