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Redefining Intimacy with a Partner During Recovery

Redefining Intimacy with a Partner during Recovery

Substance use disorders alter behavior, causing individuals to act in unusual and unexpected ways. Dramatic shifts in personality can strain a romantic relationship, causing partners to distance themselves from each other. With treatment, the adverse effects of long-term substance abuse can subside, and a familiar order may re-establish itself. However, the rift caused by the […]