by soberhouston | Feb 7, 2016 | Addiction Recovery, Drug and Alcohol Rehab, Relapse Prevention, Sober Houston
While the terms are often used interchangeably in discussions about addiction and recovery, there is a difference between a slip and relapse. The main difference has to do with the user’s intentions. Slips often occur “in the moment” when temptation presents...
by soberhouston | Dec 15, 2015 | Addiction Recovery, Relapse Prevention
You may wonder: Do I have an addictive personality? According to this WebMD article, it’s more complicated than you may first think. “Addictive personality is not an actual psychiatric diagnosis,” says Michael Weaver, MD, medical director of the Center for...
by soberhouston | Nov 3, 2015 | Addiction Recovery, Relapse Prevention
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 40-60% of persons suffering from addiction will relapse. Because addiction is an illness, recovery is a healing process that takes time and may not always be a straight shot. While the likelihood of relapse is...