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Category Archives: Relapse
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Jul
Jul
Maintaining sobriety for days, weeks, months, or years is a phenomenal achievement that you should be proud of. However, because addiction is a chronic disease, you will have to consistently work on your recovery throughout your life. Many people find themselves in challenging moments that result in a return to drugs and alcohol, known as […]
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Jun
Jun
Despite what many people believe, depression treatment does not cure the disorder. Instead, it helps individuals learn to manage their symptoms for a happy, healthy, and productive life. However, it is possible to experience a depression relapse where symptoms return. Learning how to spot signs of a depression relapse early on can help you take […]
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Jun
Jun
Throughout your recovery journey, you will meet many individuals working hard to maintain their sobriety just like you. As you lean on each other for support and enjoy your time together, it is understandable to be shocked, heartbroken, or even disappointed when a fellow sober companion relapses. You may want to support them but are […]
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Jun
Jun
When you are in recovery, there will be times you hit a low point and potentially think about throwing away your progress. There are numerous coping strategies to deal with these moments, but one of the most effective is “playing the tape through.” This may seem confusing at first, but learning how to do this […]
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Jan
Jan
There is always a risk of relapse occurring, even if it has been years since you last touched an addictive drug. “Parenthood” actor Dax Shepard first became addicted to drugs at the age of 18. Since then, he has had two drug relapses throughout his recovery. With the help of his wife, actress Kristen Bell, […]
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Jan
Jan
Smoking cigarettes can be an unhealthy habit and often becomes an addiction in itself. Unfortunately, many negative conditions can develop as a result, including poor heart and lung functioning. If you want to stop, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has come up with several ways to help you on that journey. Using products to […]
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Sep
Sep
Recent studies show that the overwhelming majority—approximately 85%—of people in recovery from substance addiction will relapse within the first year. This statistic should not discourage your efforts to adhere strongly to your recovery plan, but it should bring comfort to know that the community in recovery shares your fears of relapse and may be able […]
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Jul
Jul
Relapse is an incredibly scary part of recovery that most people fear because they’re afraid it means they have failed. While nobody enjoys taking a few steps forward just to take a few steps back, the reality is that relapse can provide some valuable insights. For example, relapse can show a person what cues are […]
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Jun
Jun
Relapse is probably one of the most commonly feared aspects of recovery, yet there is so much insight that can be gained from discussing and learning about it. While relapse prevention is certainly an important area of exploration for those in sobriety, relapse itself can teach people a lot about what’s working for them in […]
