Category: Relapse

The recovery journey is full of ups and downs. If you’ve relapsed, you may be worried about what the future holds. However, this doesn’t mean that you’re not cut out for a sober life. There’s always hope for recovery—as long as you remain committed to getting the addiction treatment you need.   A Slip Is Not a Relapse Many people use the terms slip and relapse interchangeably, but these terms actually refer to two entirely

You have a community in addiction treatment. You know you are not alone in recovery. Well, the first thing to know about relapse is that you have a community here, too. Addiction follows the same patterns as other chronic illnesses, with the rate of relapse at 40 to 60 percent. That is midway between the rate of relapse for diabetes and hypertension! A more complete recovery is possible, but know that you are not alone