Is relapse a normal part of recovery?

Dr Craig Swainey, who specializes in addiction medicine and is in long-term recovery himself, discusses whether relapse is a normal part of recovery.
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-3 - 8 Day Opioid Detoxification Process
For short-acting opiates like oxycodone, most patients complete their detox and begin Naltrexone therapy within 5 days. Longer-acting opiates like Suboxone and Methadone typically take 8 days. Our standard opioid treatment package in Richmond, VA includes the detox and 6 months of case management and Naltrexone therapy. As a non-addictive opioid blocker, Naltrexone dramatically reduces cravings so that patients can focus on their recovery. We have a 98% success rate for completing detoxification and starting Naltrexone therapy. During the detox, we work with patients and their families to develop an appropriate aftercare plan. We also offer a convenient, 3-day outpatient alcohol detox and a Benzodiazepine Detox.
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[@dr.thomasklinemdphdmedical2890]

if a disease is a relapsing disease it must therefore relapse. The trick is to develop systems to make relapses better

[@Jay89848]

Such a great doctor! Thank you!

[@thecolemaninstituteforaddi6234]

Thank you. If you have other topics you’d like us to cover, please let us know.

[@fredericklockard3854]

Doesn’t have to be. This is what the disease model tells us - it’s normal and ok to relapse.

[@TheTechNiShan]

Relapse is completely normal, most addicts relapse many times