EP 62: She Left Rehab Early: What Addiction Recovery Looks Like for Families
What if leaving rehab early doesn’t mean your loved one’s recovery is over?
Families often feel helpless and defeated when a loved one walks out of treatment, fearing it means recovery is impossible. In this episode, you’ll discover why short-term rehabs often fall short, what long-term recovery actually looks like, and how families can hold onto hope even when the journey looks messy.
– Understand why relapse and multiple rehab attempts are often part of the journey, not the end of it.
– Learn what true long-term recovery involves for both your loved one and your family’s well-being.
– Discover how family support and education can transform outcomes and why hope should never be abandoned.
Listen now to gain real hope, practical insights, and the clarity you need to keep showing up for your loved one while taking care of yourself.
📖 Book by Maureen Cavanagh:If You Love Me: A Mother's Journey Through Her Daughter's Addiction and Recovery
This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.
DISCLAIMER
Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.
