Addiction Relapse

After you relapse, feeling ashamed, embarrassed, and disappointed in yourself is normal. You might think that you’re a failure or that you’ll never be able to stay sober. It’s important to remember that relapse is a part of recovery for many people. Just because you’ve had a setback doesn’t mean you’re doomed to fail. Relapse […]

Doing anything new is often nerve wracking. Whether you’re starting a new job or thinking about going to addiction treatment, the fear of failure is real. Although your anxiety is normal, you also want to make sure that it doesn’t hold you back from getting help when you need it the most. Wondering what happens

Fear of relapse is understandably high among recovering addicts. With professional treatment, people come to understand addiction as a disease, rather than a personal shortcoming or a short-term problem that can be permanently cured. Also known as substance use disorder, addiction requires lifelong efforts to stay the course. Even with effective addiction treatment, those in