Chapter 2

The Four Simple Steps

STEP ONE

Do Not Stop Your Medications Abruptly

  • Do not “self-medicate” (adjust the medication dosage without consulting your prescribing physician).
  • Do not think you are somehow “different” regarding your medications and think you can cut your medications by 50%, or skip days of the medication, etc.
  • Keep it simple; follow the program.
  • If you are doing well and seeing results, do not change anything. Just stay on the program.
  • Remember that The Road Back Program is a systematic process.

STEP TWO

Find Out What You Will Need for the Program

  • Read through the Pre-Taper chapter for your medication or situation.

STEP THREE

Get a Complete Physical

  • Schedule a complete physical with your doctor.
  • Take this book with you and review the program with your doctor.
  • Have your physician rule out any actual physical illness or disease.

STEP FOUR