Comments on: Why Does Drug Rehab Fail Sometimes and Can Relapses in Drug Rehab be Beneficial? http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/ Drug rehab blog from Gatehouse Academy. Gatehouse is a long term drug rehab and alcohol rehab and extended care treatment center for young adults offer the opportunity for young adults age 17-25 to recover from their dependencies. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:33:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Major Obstacles to Addiction Recovery | Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse Academy Long Term Drug Rehab Facility http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/comment-page-1/#comment-362 Major Obstacles to Addiction Recovery | Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse Academy Long Term Drug Rehab Facility Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:57:53 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/#comment-362 [...] are numerous reasons why people relapse. Some of the major obstacles to addiction recovery [...] [...] are numerous reasons why people relapse. Some of the major obstacles to addiction recovery [...]

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/comment-page-1/#comment-117 Anonymous Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:06:12 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/#comment-117 <p>I don't believe that relapse has to be a part of recovery, however if treatment centers kicked residents out for relapsing I'm not sure where I'd be today. It took a signifigant time in treatment to realize that I really wanted this and was willing to go to any lengths for it, as well that I HAD to be completely honest with my peers and sponser. Many people do not come into rehab/recovery with this knowledge (because as addicts and alcoholics we are used to doing quite the opposite). I'm grateful that my relapses have been learning experiences and that I've been given another chance to get this following them. I liked what Tammi had to say about "shooting our wounded". This is not an all or nothing deal if you don't get it the first time, and I know for me it took a relapse to realize how powerless I am over my disease and how unmanagable my life can become both in and out of sobriety.</p> I don’t believe that relapse has to be a part of recovery, however if treatment centers kicked residents out for relapsing I’m not sure where I’d be today. It took a signifigant time in treatment to realize that I really wanted this and was willing to go to any lengths for it, as well that I HAD to be completely honest with my peers and sponser. Many people do not come into rehab/recovery with this knowledge (because as addicts and alcoholics we are used to doing quite the opposite). I’m grateful that my relapses have been learning experiences and that I’ve been given another chance to get this following them. I liked what Tammi had to say about “shooting our wounded”. This is not an all or nothing deal if you don’t get it the first time, and I know for me it took a relapse to realize how powerless I am over my disease and how unmanagable my life can become both in and out of sobriety.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Anonymous Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:15:20 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/#comment-116 <p>Throughout my own recovery and by the grace of go I have not relapsed. I learned that relapse is not a requirement to be in recovery. I was told in early recovery it's not about the relapse its about the recovery.</p> Throughout my own recovery and by the grace of go I have not relapsed. I learned that relapse is not a requirement to be in recovery. I was told in early recovery it’s not about the relapse its about the recovery.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Anonymous Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:33:15 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/#comment-115 <p>I think my favorite saying here is we don't shoot our wounded. It is so overwhelming to think or imagine a life without the drugs that have been your best friend for so long or that drink that is always there to listen to you. Relapse does not always happen to everybody, but I believe the ones that do relapse do deserve the chances to keep going.</p> I think my favorite saying here is we don’t shoot our wounded. It is so overwhelming to think or imagine a life without the drugs that have been your best friend for so long or that drink that is always there to listen to you. Relapse does not always happen to everybody, but I believe the ones that do relapse do deserve the chances to keep going.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Anonymous Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:24:55 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/#comment-114 <p>Relapse is part of recovery. Some relapse with substances, others with behaviors that are not conducive to recovery. A valuable experience, relapse reminds us that we are powerless, and it is an opportunity to practice getting up and continuing to live life one day at a time.</p> Relapse is part of recovery. Some relapse with substances, others with behaviors that are not conducive to recovery. A valuable experience, relapse reminds us that we are powerless, and it is an opportunity to practice getting up and continuing to live life one day at a time.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/comment-page-1/#comment-108 Anonymous Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:47:54 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/#comment-108 <p>While at Gate house I relapsed more than one time. This was a very hard time for me because I thought that if I couldn't even stay sober in rehab how was I ever going to stay sober out in the world. If I would have been kicked out of treatment after my relapses I would have probably been dead or still using to this day. My relapses for me happended at times when I thought everything was going good. I thought I had the recovery thing down but obviously that wasn't the case. Therefore, after the relapse I was able to see that I had a bigger problem than I had origanly imagined. My last relapse about four month's ago was the real turning point in my recovery. It was a big humility check and also a huge eye opener. However, instead of being punished I was helped and this is exactly what I needed.</p> While at Gate house I relapsed more than one time. This was a very hard time for me because I thought that if I couldn’t even stay sober in rehab how was I ever going to stay sober out in the world. If I would have been kicked out of treatment after my relapses I would have probably been dead or still using to this day. My relapses for me happended at times when I thought everything was going good. I thought I had the recovery thing down but obviously that wasn’t the case. Therefore, after the relapse I was able to see that I had a bigger problem than I had origanly imagined. My last relapse about four month’s ago was the real turning point in my recovery. It was a big humility check and also a huge eye opener. However, instead of being punished I was helped and this is exactly what I needed.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Anonymous Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:33:12 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/#comment-111 <p>Relapse in Rehab is like drilling holes in the life boat in order to bail it out. Others will sink with you.</p> Relapse in Rehab is like drilling holes in the life boat in order to bail it out. Others will sink with you.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Anonymous Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:01:35 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/#comment-113 <p>Relapse is a tough one. The closest I ever came to relapse was when I had about 30 or 40 days sober and my roomates were huffing glade. Looking back I don't know how I was able turn it down. I've come to the conclusion that it must have been a Higher Power thing.</p> <p>I don't believe that relapse is a part of recovery. For some it is, but not always.<br /> I heard once that relapse didn't to be a part of recovery and I was very relieved.</p> Relapse is a tough one. The closest I ever came to relapse was when I had about 30 or 40 days sober and my roomates were huffing glade. Looking back I don’t know how I was able turn it down. I’ve come to the conclusion that it must have been a Higher Power thing.

I don’t believe that relapse is a part of recovery. For some it is, but not always.
I heard once that relapse didn’t to be a part of recovery and I was very relieved.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/comment-page-1/#comment-112 Anonymous Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:52:14 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/#comment-112 <p>I can think of scores of clients who finally got recovery after a humiliating relapse while in treatment. No normal person abuses substances while trying to convince their counselors and family who are attempting intervention that they dont have a problem with drugs.<br /> So for many people its not the fall that breaks the sick ego, its the hard landing.</p> I can think of scores of clients who finally got recovery after a humiliating relapse while in treatment. No normal person abuses substances while trying to convince their counselors and family who are attempting intervention that they dont have a problem with drugs.
So for many people its not the fall that breaks the sick ego, its the hard landing.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/comment-page-1/#comment-110 Anonymous Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:54:42 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2007/09/14/relapses-in-drug-rehab/#comment-110 <p>There is a saying that I am sure many have heard, "Build your life around your recovery, not your recovery around your life." Gatehouse requires that all residents complete a transition plan before they commence. Planning what your life schedule will look like over the next few months or year is critical. The lack of direction will lead to boredom or getting lost in a codependent relationship that will lead to relapse. This is putting life first as you regress back to the old impulsive behavior of the past. Putting your recovery first will lead to producing a plan for work, school, times when you will attend AA meetings, etc. This will assist in keeping your impulsiveness in check as you follow your plan in spite of how you may be thinking or feelings. You can not fight this disease alone, so you must plan people, places and things into your life that support you in your recovery.</p> <p>Dan D Sours, MC, LPC</p> There is a saying that I am sure many have heard, “Build your life around your recovery, not your recovery around your life.” Gatehouse requires that all residents complete a transition plan before they commence. Planning what your life schedule will look like over the next few months or year is critical. The lack of direction will lead to boredom or getting lost in a codependent relationship that will lead to relapse. This is putting life first as you regress back to the old impulsive behavior of the past. Putting your recovery first will lead to producing a plan for work, school, times when you will attend AA meetings, etc. This will assist in keeping your impulsiveness in check as you follow your plan in spite of how you may be thinking or feelings. You can not fight this disease alone, so you must plan people, places and things into your life that support you in your recovery.

Dan D Sours, MC, LPC

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