Topic: relapse
Is it Treatment Failure or Relapse?
“We paid almost $50,000 for that program and it seems like a complete waste. We feel so helpless. What do we do?”
Topics: intervention, outcomes, relapse
Is Treatment “Successful”?
The goal of treatment is to maximize chances for a successful outcome. But ultimately, to drink or not to drink remains the alcoholic’s choice.
Topics: family involvement, finding the right treatment, identifying and measuring progress, outcomes, referral, relapse