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There are many programs to help people get sober. But after a period of time free from alcohol or drug use, some people begin using again, or relapse. The National Institutes of Health estimate that relapse rates are between 40-60 percent. The holidays can be a particularly difficult time for those who are newly sober. Why does relapse happen? What are the best strategies to prevent it? How can family members help prevent relapse?
Guests:
Dr. George Eagleman (Rosebud Sioux) – mental health therapist at the Keystone Recovery Center
Break Music: Gabriel Ayala (artist) Auld Lang Syne (song) I’ll Be Home for Christmas (album)
