UGM Aftercare Manager Mike Doggett walks with residents as they transition out of our programs and back into society. He knows that if they can maintain their sobriety for 5 years, their chances of continuing in lifelong recovery are close to 85 percent. Sometimes, however, he has the discouraging job of facing repeated incidents of relapse.
"I keep fighting voices in my head that say I'm not enough" -Lauren Daigle.
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Each time I enter an establishment that serves alcohol, I'm reminded I have a weakness. I have to be vigilant not to be pulled back into the abyss of addiction.
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Addiction is serious – one of the most, if not the most, dangerous path a person can be treading. And it's not easy to overcome.
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Jill Connors, a resident of UGM Women's Recovery, tells her story of getting clean and then relapsing over and over and explains why this time is different.
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UGM Men's Recovery Counselor answers some questions about understanding relapse - what some warning signs are and how to respond.
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It's important to have a plan in response to relapse, not only for a recovering addict but for family members and friends.
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UGM LIFE Recovery Counselor Yvonne Wilhelm discusses relationship addiction, how it manifests itself and how it's overcome.
