Category: Relapse

Boredom. It’s that feeling we get when every second is duller than the one before it. It’s that slow, inconvenient and exhausting feeling that makes you desperately crave for excitement and entertainment. For many people, boredom can trigger productivity – like organizing the basement or reading a book you’ve had on your mind for a while. But for someone recovering from addiction, boredom can lead to destructive behaviors and even relapse. Boredom and addiction have a dangerous relationship. If you or your loved one has done the hard work of getting clean, the last thing you want is for boredom

You watched your loved one fade away as their addiction took over. But after enrolling in treatment, they emerged out of the dark and became the person you once knew. With every passing day, month or year of sobriety, their recovery grew stronger. You’re grateful for their recovery, but every once in a while, you see a glimpse of temptation in your loved one’s eyes. And you can’t help but wonder, “Is my loved one going to relapse?” Unfortunately, relapse is a reality of addiction recovery. But knowing the stages of addiction relapse are crucial to helping your loved one