Mentally Handling an Addiction Relapse

Addiction recovery is not something that is a short term process. It sometimes takes many attempts at recovery before you can truly find a place of healing and leave your addiction alone for good. While the physical complications of addiction relapse can be significant, the mental aspects can be just as bad. [...]

Relapse Exchange of 25 Months 18 Days For 20 Minutes And 3 Hits

That is called insanity!  But that is what happened to me.  Yes I took three hits and didn’t even get high.  Must have been some bunk shit cause three hits usually after the first hit you can feel it?  So I am in awe as I come here tonight.  Wasn’t going to post this anywhere [...]

Recovery and Relapse inventory worksheet

I have worked with a great many folks that have utilized teh swinging door. I have found the following to be very helpful in preventing the next relapse.
The instructions that were given to me when I found the worksheet were only that the person be encouraged to be thoroughly honest and willing to make changes. [...]