What Causes Someone to Relapse after YEARS in Addiction Recovery?

At 5 years into addiction recovery, I ALMOST relapsed. What triggered the desire to use for the first time in 5 years in recovery? How was I able to manage this event and return to a stable mindset without losing it all?

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I struggled with addiction since the age of 14, in and out of jail and prison. Today, I have my master's degree and serve as a therapist. I utilize a body, mind & soul approach to break the cycles of addiction and generational trauma & create fulfilling lives.

DISCLAIMER: This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for therapy or medical services.

[Lee-rgyn]

I am really confused I thought that suboxone was for physical symptoms of being dope sick? I am so glad you did what was right for you. No shame or judgement at all. You go girl, you are getting more and more subscribers!

[AlliLove]

i’m so glad i found your channel. I’m so glad that there are more addicts coming forward online talking about their stories.
It’s really cool to see so many people open.
I’m one where i’m very much keep that to myself even with years clean.
Hope to see more from you!

[kennethbradfordjamesthroop]

Girl I've come to realize through my recovery that there is not a soul in this world that will ever ever bring me to cravings and relapse❤

[FreedomInJesusChrist]

This video is so much needed! I have always thought that the big book should have a “relapse” chapter! Because this happen to a lot of people with some years of sobriety!

Thank you so much for this great work you are putting together!!! Keep the videos coming! God Bless You! This channel will keep growing!

[mgonzo]

I just discovered your channel. I hope you upload more often, you definitely have a way to connect with your audience. Thank you for the content!

[friarpesel]

No horror stories from me ❤️ it sounds like you responded to the situation well using the tools available. You took it seriously and didn’t allow pride to stop you - and given your career, that would have been very easy to do. Sharing this will help people see that recovery is messy for absolutely anyone, and that there are tools and assistance for all stages of recovery - especially the unexpected ones 🙏

[kennethbradfordjamesthroop]

Holy moly. How come our stories are like almost identical😮❤

[kennethbradfordjamesthroop]

It's so sad but I can definitely relate and I will put up with that

[vengeance]

After 2 years of being sober on heroine addiction, i relapse again before that it was 1 year before that it was 1 and half years. Please help me how can I stop it forever

[JimenezSoraya]

Sorry I know it has nothing to do with the video, I just wanted to say you are so pretty!

[scottjustscott]

Why would a doctor give someone sub five years in? Why wouldn't they suggest naltrexone? That would block without putting you back on an agonist (partial but still)? This is the first time I've heard of this. Not judging you at all. Judging your doc though.
I should add that I'm not qualified to judge anybody!😂

[doch]

Don't hear a lot of particular so that I can associate with. I was in substance abuse and the culture and you don't sound like anyone familiar. I think you are over exaggerating yourself just for YouTube... 🤷🏼‍♂️ I could be wrong. But probably not lol!