The concept of Relapse Prevention was developed by Dr. G. Alan Marlatt in the 1980s. He recognised that relapse is often seen as a normal part of the recovery process rather than a failure. This perspective enabled him to create effective strategies to prevent relapse and help individuals maintain long-term sobriety. Relapse prevention in addiction […]
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Alcohol Rehab Myths and Truths
Waiting until you are “ready” could be wasting valuable time, it is quite often believed that an alcoholic must be entirely willing and self-motivated and that the treatment will only be effective when entered into in this way. The reality is that most people enter alcohol rehab under some form of external pressure. Often patients […]
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