What You Need to Know About Moving Forward After Relapse
Dana Hinders
January 28, 2020
The recovery journey is full of ups and downs. If you’ve relapsed, you may be worried about what happens after relapse.
The recovery journey is full of ups and downs. If you’ve relapsed, you may be worried about what happens after relapse.
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