Why are there people who still relapse even after going through a drug treatment program?
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Though there are people who get better and don't relapse after just going through one treatment program, there are some who have to undergo multiple treatment programs because drug addiction is a chronic disease. Just like other chronic diseases, people with drug addiction are prone to relapsing. This is why treatment programs with continuing care are advisable.
you must have to have a desire to quit no one pushing you to do so. law, parents, spouse, kids. you need to not want that crap in your body any more. and learn that the addition doesn't make you feel good you have to learn to do that for your self
This is not an indicator of failure of the program, or even failure of the addict. This is how this terrible disease functions. Statisitically, most people will require multiple attempts at recovery before maintaining a drug free lifestyle, and some will never stay in recovery. It is one of the most difficult to treat diseases, and "falling off the wagon" is part of it.
No, it's not an indicator that the program is effective at all. It's the individuals fault. The program is like a school - they have the tools for you to learn, but if you choose not to you get an F.
The person that is relapsing is doing so by their own free will. People go in and out of jail all the time --it's not because jail isn't an adequate punishment, it's that the person can't keep their *** out of trouble.
Relapse will keep happening until the person admits they have a problem and then uses the tools they are given to stay clean/sober. They have lots of issues they need to work on - they don't say "one day at a time" for nothing.
A relapse doesn't mean that the program wasn't effective. Many people relapse even after going through the best drug rehabs in the country. Addiction is tough to break. And it's tougher to break it psychologically than physically. A person can quit using drugs during rehab and physically get weaned off of them. The whole problem is the mind. It still remembers how good it feels to get high, how it lulls you into false security, heightens mood, dulls emotional pain, boosts self-confidence, gives you energy, etc.. so even though they get off the drugs and/or alcohol, they still remember the payoff of their substance use. Treatments are most effective when they are coupled with the right kind of psychological or therapeutic counciling. People need to learn ways of mentally coping with their problems. They also need stress management and life skills. And many can benefit from spiritual counciling as well, to find a higher purpose for their lives. The most effective treatment programs offer all of the above, not just one or the other. It's also important for the person to have a solid support system either through family ties or friends. If all these issues are met, the chance of sustained recovery is high.
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