5 Ways to Support Your Loved One After They Relapse
If someone you love is struggling with addiction, the rollercoaster on the road to recovery can be incredibly stressful for everyone that lends them support. Standing by someone as they abuse substances, or relapse after a period of sobriety can be challenging and emotional. While you may be feeling angry or hurt, you may also […]
6 Misconceptions About Relapse
Relapse is common for people recovering from addiction. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, between 40 and 60 percent of people relapse within the first year of treatment. That number can seem pretty high, especially to people who know how much time and effort goes into completing treatment. Most people in recovery are […]
Chronic Relapse: What is it and How Families Should Treat It
What is Chronic Relapse? Relapse occurs when an alcoholic or addict has partially recovered — usually from a 30 to a 90-day treatment program — but then falls back into his or her addiction. Almost all chronic relapsers need long-term treatment that will help them transition back into society. (Read “The Good, The Bad, The […]
