Recovery is a tricky thing. There really isn’t any way to “complete” recovery. It’s a journey that never really ends. Unfortunately, relapses can happen. You…
Relapses are tricky things. No one wants to have one, but most of us have to deal with them at least once. Very infrequently does…
Everyone who enters a treatment program for addiction lives with the fear of relapse. Relapse can occur when an individual in recovery returns to drug…
While the stereotypical image of an addict usually involves someone whose life is riddled with chaos, there are a surprising amount of high-functioning addicted perfectionists. …
Substance abuse often leads to trouble with the law, whether it be a possession charge or an arrest for driving under the influence. Being caught…
Anyone can develop a substance use disorder, regardless of age. Risk factors may change throughout your life, but they are always there. If you’ve struggled…
One of the scariest aspects of recovery – for many people – is relapse. This is because of the severe stigma behind it; many people…