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Recovery after Rehab

A Guide for the Newly Sober and Their Loved Ones

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A practical guide that picks up where "rehab" leaves off, and where the real work of recovery from substance abuse begins.

Many of those who suffer the consequences of substance (along with their loved ones) may find relief when the substance abuser agrees to enter rehab or treatment. Too many, however, have also known the pain and disappointment that comes later, with relapse. This book provides a practical guide for both the newly sober and their loved ones for what they can do collaboratively to ensure that what begins with rehab translates into long-term recovery and a more satisfying life-style for all.

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      June 1, 2021
      When alcoholics and other addicts detox their bodies, they feel great. The downside to this so-called pink-cloud feeling is that the newly sober can mistakenly believe they're "cured," writes Nowinski, a clinical psychologist. This guide for them and their loved ones can be a lifesaver, literally. Nowinski compares recovery to a "voyage across open water," with unforseen obstacles along the way and no guarantees of success. Indeed, the National Institute on Drug Abuse cites a 40 to 60 percent chance of relapse from a substance-abuse disorder. How to help? Loved ones can strive to be partners instead of feeling like stigmatized "enablers." As the afflicted progress from a "casual friendship" to "a serious relationship" to "commitment" to their drug of choice, they tragically betray their values and those closest to them. This damages crucial relationships, which need to be rebuilt after treatment. Hang on and don't leave a recovering addict struggling alone. Nowinski convincingly makes the case for the vital role of family and friends, who can increase the odds of a loved one staying sober by remaining committed and connected.

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