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Sober-ish

by C. Scott McMillin | Nov 28, 2024 | Addiction | 0 |

Once the problems that initially motivated a commitment to abstinence have been resolved (or at least substantially reduced), whatever incentive they provided for remaining sober is largely gone.

Death of a True Believer

by C. Scott McMillin | Jun 14, 2021 | Recovery | 0 |
Too Much Success?

by C. Scott McMillin | May 27, 2021 | Addiction, People in Recovery | 0 |
Drinking in the Pandemic

by C. Scott McMillin | May 20, 2021 | Addiction Clinicians | 0 |
Cured? Don’t Count on It

by C. Scott McMillin | Apr 8, 2021 | Recovery | 0 |
First Person: A Relapse Avoided

by C. Scott McMillin | Feb 4, 2021 | People in Recovery | 0 |

Epidemic in a Pandemic

by C. Scott McMillin | Jan 25, 2021 | Addiction Clinicians | 0 |

Think about it: If a return to drug use is the only sure way to re-experience pleasurable feelings, relapse is going to seem a lot more attractive.

White Collar Addiction and Relapse

by C. Scott McMillin | Nov 5, 2020 | People in Recovery, Recovery | 0 |

For most recovering folks, establishing sobriety included a conscious, deliberate commitment to healthy involvement with others in recovery, accepting guidance and support instead of relying solely on one’s own resources.

Chronic Relapse and Secondary Gain

by C. Scott McMillin | Jul 9, 2020 | Addiction Clinicians, Treatment | 0 |

By secondary gain, I’m referring to a psychological or emotional advantage or benefit that occurs from an illness or behavioral disorder.

The “Hardcore” Relapser

by C. Scott McMillin | Jun 25, 2020 | Addiction Clinicians | 0 |

But for certain patients, a fresh start is just a chance to make the same mistakes all over again. That’s what we need to prevent.

Medical Relapse Trap

by C. Scott McMillin | Jun 11, 2020 | Addiction, Addiction Clinicians | 0 |

That is not the doc’s fault, and frankly, it isn’t really James’, either. It’s what happens where addiction rules. If not at that moment, then the next.

Lessons Not Learned

by C. Scott McMillin | Apr 30, 2020 | Addiction, Public Health | 0 |

Treatment staff know from their long experience that someone with a severe substance problem who insists on relying solely on willpower is very likely to fail.