Enabling and Codependency: Influencing Relapse
Our program is committed to addressing the complex needs of individuals who find themselves caught in the cycle of relapse. Through this work, we’ve identified a critical factor that often influences the success or setback of a patient’s recovery journey: the role of family dynamics, specifically enabling and codependency.
The Chronic Relapser: Characteristics and Warning Signs
One of the most challenging scenarios we encounter is the “chronic relapser.” These are individuals who, despite repeated attempts at recovery, find themselves caught in a cycle of relapse. Understanding the characteristics and warning signs of chronic relapsers is crucial for developing more effective strategies to support their path to sustained recovery.
Understanding and Addressing Relapse
Understanding and addressing addiction relapse is crucial in the journey toward recovery. Addiction relapse is common among individuals who have undergone treatment for substance abuse. It is a setback that can be discouraging and demotivating, but it is important to understand that it is a normal part of the recovery process. In this article, we’ll […]
10 Early Signs of Addiction Relapse
Addiction relapse is a common occurrence among individuals who have struggled with addiction. It can be a challenging and overwhelming experience for both the individual and their loved ones. The impact of addiction relapse can be devastating, leading to a complete breakdown of relationships, loss of employment, and even death. However, recognizing the early signs […]
Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Relapse: Finding Support and Accountability
Becoming stuck in the cycle of addiction is one of the most painful experiences imaginable. If you struggle with chronic relapse, you might feel completely hopeless. You want to achieve recovery, but your addiction just feels too strong. No matter how many inpatient programs you complete, therapy sessions you attend, or support groups you join, […]
What is Addiction Treatment Resistance?
Treatment resistance is a term that describes someone who does not respond to usual treatment programs. Some people struggling with substance abuse or alcoholism have a difficult time staying sober by going to a 30-day addiction treatment center. You can say that they are resistant to the treatment. Some people are in a revolving door […]
Why Long-Stay Treatment Helps Chronic Relapse
The thought of inpatient or residential treatment can bring all kinds of thoughts to our minds. Whether we’ve experienced an inpatient stay or we’re coming up on our first, the idea of picking up and living in a random place with random people can be jarring and frightening, but the reality of long-stay programs can […]
5 Ways Being of Service Prevents Relapse
Addiction can be a selfish disease. People struggling with substance abuse may become self-centered to a certain degree to feed their addiction, and recovery requires an often-difficult transition back into a life of compassion. The best way to grow and foster this compassion in your life is to find ways to be of service to […]
