Many women seeking addiction treatment were initially introduced to drug use by a romantic partner or spouse. The connection between women and relapse has strong ties to relationships. Sometimes, it isn’t until they start exploring their patterns in therapy that women realize how their romantic or sexual relationships were triggers for their addiction and, very […]
Women and Relapse: Are Relationships the Problem? Read More »
Relapse is a term often used when discussing substance use disorder recovery. It also applies to sex addiction. Like alcohol or drug use, a relapse in sexual addiction may be emotionally and physically challenging. However, as individuals work toward long-term recovery, sex addiction relapse doesn’t mean a person is beyond hope. If you or a loved
The common saying, “If you fail to plan, plan to fail,” applies perfectly to people in recovery, especially as they prepare to march through the holiday season. Sobriety and recovery don’t just happen; they result from intentional effort and planning. This can be a complex concept for people accustomed to living by the seat of
The holidays are a time of celebration. Families and friends gather together for meals, gifts, and festive drinks. Champagne toasts to the New Year, warm rum toddies near the fireplace, and glasses of red wine on the table often go hand-in-hand with the holidays. At the end of the evening, when guests make their way
Do Drunk Driving Incidents Surge over the Holidays? Read More »
When you first get sober, staying away from a drink or a drug for a whole day seems difficult or impossible. After a while, though, you get used to it. Before you know it, days turn into weeks, weeks turn into months, and months turn into years. Years start to pass, and you are still
Are You Safe from Relapse if You Have Long Term Sobriety? Read More »
When you love someone recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, you may feel a huge sense of relief when they agree to go into treatment and get sober. You want to believe that all the bad times are behind you. However, if your loved one ends up relapsing, it can be devastating for you. Relapses are not
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You might think that once a person with a substance use disorder recovers, their struggle with addiction has ended. However, addiction is an ongoing battle that can continue long after recovery. Many clients in recovery find themselves looking for ways to avoid the substance that once gave them pleasure. To address this issue, rehabilitation centers
