DiscoverFamily Support In Addiction Recovery : Substance Abuse Disorder Tools Beyond Al- AnonEP 98: When a Loved One Relapses After Rehab: How to Support an Addict Without Losing Hope
EP 98: When a Loved One Relapses After Rehab: How to Support an Addict Without Losing Hope

EP 98: When a Loved One Relapses After Rehab: How to Support an Addict Without Losing Hope

Update: 2025-10-26
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What do you do when your loved one relapses just days after completing rehab and your heart shatters all over again?

If you’ve ever pinned your hopes on rehab only to watch someone you love spiral back into addiction, this episode is for you. Relapse can feel like a devastating setback, but understanding its role in the recovery journey can shift how you cope and support your loved one—without losing yourself in the process.

  • Discover why relapse doesn’t mean all progress is lost and how it can actually be a step forward.
  • Learn how to manage your expectations and emotional extremes to keep communication open and honest
  • Gain practical tools to stay grounded, set healthy boundaries, and foster real hope—even when recovery feels like one step forward, two steps back.

Listen now to learn how to stay strong, supportive, and sane when your loved one relapses—because you deserve peace, too.

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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.



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EP 98: When a Loved One Relapses After Rehab: How to Support an Addict Without Losing Hope

EP 98: When a Loved One Relapses After Rehab: How to Support an Addict Without Losing Hope