What is Chronic Relapse?Addiction, Relapse, Relapse PreventionBy Beaches RecoveryJune 20, 2022During recovery from addiction, relapse is always a risk. Relapse happens after you begin using and abusing drugs or alcohol after you have achieved short-term or long-term sobriety. Chronic relapse is also a potential complication during recovery. However, what is a chronic relapse?During recovery, nearly half of people experience a relapse. Relapses can vary in…
Celebrating a Sober HalloweenAlcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 30, 2021Halloween usually invokes scary thoughts of demons, goblins, and haunted houses. However, a recovering alcoholic’s biggest fear might be a relapse. After all, October 31st is often celebrated under the influence at wild costume parties. Nonetheless, getting sober doesn’t have to cancel the Halloween fun. There’re plenty of ways to have a blast without booze,…
How to Handle a Relapse After RehabAddiction, Counseling, RelapseBy Beaches RecoveryApril 20, 2019For some people, rehab is next to a religious experience and can set them up for a drug and alcohol-free life. Yet, it is unrealistic to think that one time in rehab will make you invincible from the things that gave you pain and trouble in the past. Since you are only human, there is…
