What to Do After an Addiction Relapse

What Is a Relapse?

The word “relapse” is often stigmatized as a failure. It can be viewed as a loss of one’s strength, a sign of weakness, or confirm the inability to refrain from substances—this is wrong. Addiction relapse is not only common throughout recovery stories, it can be a pivotal moment that allows a person to truly make a change and take charge of their life. If you or a loved one has experienced an addiction relapse, know that you are not alone and that this time provides an opportunity to clear the slate and rebuild. 

At Novo Detox, we are not only medically equipped to support you during a relapse, we are dedicated to guiding you back to yourself and affirming the person you are meant to be. We do not view this as anything more than an opportunity to try again—to be better, bolder, and stronger. Addiction relapse after detox and rehab is not an ending, it’s a beginning, and we would be honored to be a contributor toward the new you.  

A relapse happens when an individual stops maintaining their sober goals and returns to their previous levels of use and behaviors. This is common and often an essential part of the recovery process. It may take multiple attempts for a person to finally quit substances for good accompanied by continued dedication and perseverance thereafter.