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Families Are Desperate For Answers About Their Loved One’s Addiction:

The resources and articles here are provided to answer these questions and help guide families to a lasting, sustainable recovery.

Should Your Family Consider Long-Term Treatment?

If short-term programs haven’t worked, it may be time for a different approach – one that doesn’t seek to just treat symptoms but to transform lives.

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How Families Can Prevent Relapse & Heal: A Guide from You’re Waiting on You

The constant cycle of relapse raises an important question: how can we tell if someone is indeed building a foundation

Identifying Chronic Relapse: Measuring Periods of Sobriety

The constant cycle of relapse raises an important question: how can we tell if someone is indeed building a foundation

Identifying Chronic Relapse: Non-Compliance with Aftercare Instructions

When Michael walked out of his third rehab facility, his family thought he’d finally turned a corner. He seemed to

Addiction in Medical Professionals: Observing Substance Abuse in the Healthcare Industry

It’s not unusual for us to treat career professionals from all walks of life at Burning Tree Ranch, but families

Identifying Chronic Relapse: A Strong Sense of Entitlement

Entitlement in addiction is a tricky beast. It's not always obvious, but its impact on recovery can be devastating. We

Identifying Chronic Relapse: Difficulties with Honest Communication

In recovery, honesty is about the stories we tell ourselves and the intricate dance between continued addiction or a new

Identifying Chronic Relapse: Poor Response to Constructive Feedback

One of the most telling signs of the chronic relapse struggle is returning a poor response to constructive feedback. It's

Just the Facts: Supporting Evidence for Long-Term Addiction Treatment Programs

The supporting evidence from national studies including the National Institute of Drug Abuse indicate that a high-quality long-term treatment program

Identifying Chronic Relapse: The Financial Cost of Long-Term Substance Abuse

Financial concerns are often an initial piece of resistance to pursuing treatment programs, while simultaneously acting as significant motivation for

Identifying Chronic Relapse: Damaged Relationships in the Cycle of Addiction

Chronic relapse leaves a trail of damaged relationships in its wake. Sometimes it takes time – even years – for

Identifying Chronic Relapse: Emotional Instability in an Addicted Loved One

Unsurprisingly, emotional instability is one of the most challenging aspects accompanying a chronic addiction. How do we qualify what emotional

Identifying Chronic Relapse: How Many Treatment Centers Have You Attended?

One of the most telling signs of chronic relapse is the number of treatment programs an individual has been through.

Chronic Relapse: Why Short-Term Rehab Doesn’t Work for Everyone

Why do short-term rehab programs so often fail chronic relapsers? The truth is, while these programs can be effective for

Dual Diagnosis Explained for Families

Dual diagnosis is a term that many families may have heard but don't fully understand. Put simply, dual diagnosis refers

Enabling and Codependency: Influencing Relapse

Our program is committed to addressing the complex needs of individuals who find themselves caught in the cycle of relapse.

The Chronic Relapser: Characteristics and Warning Signs

One of the most challenging scenarios we encounter is the "chronic relapser." These are individuals who, despite repeated attempts at

Why Highly Intelligent People with Education and Resources Struggle with Sobriety

For many, it may seem counterintuitive: how can someone blessed with high intelligence, extensive education, and ample resources struggle with

How to Help an Addict Without Enabling

Learn more about enabling & dependency view infographic Supporting a loved one through addiction is a challenging task that demands

The Mental Effects of Alcoholism

Alcoholism, a chronic and often progressive illness marked by a persistent pattern of excessive and compulsive alcohol consumption, poses a

How to Help a Friend Who Has Relapsed: Dos and Don’ts

While we try to give our friends in recovery support, we can’t control their behaviors. Relapse isn’t always a part