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10 Early Signs of Addiction Relapse

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 […]

Enabling & Co-Dependence: Disrupting The Cycle Of Relapse

Enabling-Addiction-Relapse

Learn more about enabling & dependency view infographic Definitions: Enabling: Enabling refers to behaviors or actions that support and perpetuate someone’s addictive behavior. It often involves shielding the individual from the consequences of their actions, making it easier for them to continue their harmful habits. Codependency: Conduct found in imbalanced relationships where one person enables […]

Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Relapse: Finding Support and Accountability

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, […]

30 Days of Sobriety, Now What?

30 Days of Sobriety

What do you need after you reach 30 days of Sobriety? You need to continue to treat your addiction or alcoholism. Even though 30 days of sobriety is a big accomplishment, many chronic relapsers are unable to stay sober much longer.  It’s an extremely delicate time in recovery.  Recovery should last a lifetime. Often an […]

How Euphoric Recall Leads to Relapse | Alcoholism and Addiction

Euphoric Recall Addiction

Euphoric recall has been studied by researchers for years, and many believe it is a leading cause of relapse.  Alcoholism and addiction are chronic diseases. This means addiction and alcoholism is incurable, constant, and persistent. In other words, if you stop treating your addiction, relapse is inevitable.  Chronic alcoholism can’t be cured by knowledge or […]

Signs You May Be Heading for Relapse

Signs You May Be Heading for Relapse

Relapse is a common danger in addiction recovery. A frequently cited study in the Journal of the American Medical Association estimates that between 40 and 60 percent of people treated for addiction will relapse within a year. In fact, there is an ongoing debate about whether relapse should be considered part of recovery. Proponents of […]

KRISTINA ROBERTSON, LMSW, LCDC

KRISTINA ROBERTSON

LMSW, LCDC | Counselor
Kristina Robertson serves as Counselor at Burning Tree Ranch. Holding both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social Work, Kristina’s greatest joy is “watching our clients learn to love themselves again.” An avid equestrian, mother to twenty-one horses, and all-around animal lover, Kristina serves as a bright shining example of long-term recovery in action. Her commitment to whole person health: mental, physical, emotional and spiritual makes her an invaluable member of the Burning Tree Ranch clinical team. As a distinguished Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Zeta member, Kristina believes deeply in each client’s pursuit of becoming their best selves.

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