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Dear Families, My name is Caroline, and I am a recovering alcoholic. My sobriety date is May 21, 2015. Here is my story.
This video features Dawn Wilson, the Director of Transition Services at Burning Tree Ranch, discussing our program’s approach to treating chronic relapsers and supporting their transition back into everyday life – an area that many short-term programs do not address adequately.
Through years of working closely with individuals and their loved ones, I’ve seen the heavy toll it exacts, not just on the individual struggling with substance use but on the entire family unit, in the form of financial, emotional, and spiritual burdens.
Ken & Connie – married before and after long-term treatment with Burning Tree – share their experience as a couple undergoing the program. Realizing the ineffectiveness of shorter treatment programs, they pursued a program that gave them the time Ken needed to better understand himself and find sobriety.
Dear Families, I once heard a speaker talk about sitting in front of the ocean and trying to stop the waves from crashing on the shore – that this is what powerlessness felt like. While the speaker was talking about their drinking and powerlessness over alcohol, I could relate to what he was saying.
Our program is committed to addressing the complex needs of individuals who find themselves caught in the cycle of relapse. Through this work, we’ve identified a critical factor that often influences the success or setback of a patient’s recovery journey: the role of family dynamics, specifically enabling and codependency.
Brook McKenzie, Chief Operating Officer of Burning Tree Ranch and program alumnus, addresses families affected by the disease of addiction. He acknowledges the pain, desperation, and hopelessness experienced by both the addicted individual and their family members.
I’ve witnessed firsthand the complex challenges these clients and their families face. Dual diagnosis, a term for those who struggle with both mental health disorders and substance abuse, requires an approach that is both comprehensive and tailored to individual needs.
This video features insights from the Burning Tree Ranch team on how family involvement has a significant impact on addiction recovery.
One of the most challenging scenarios we encounter is the “chronic relapser.” These are individuals who, despite repeated attempts at recovery, find themselves caught in a cycle of relapse. Understanding the characteristics and warning signs of chronic relapsers is crucial for developing more effective strategies to support their path to sustained recovery.
