Relapse After Recovery

Unfortunately, sometimes the longer someone goes without something, the more encouraged they are to want it back. According to recent sources, “One of the most common reasons for why people relapse after many years of recovery is that they forget how bad things were. Memory can play tricks on people, and the individual can begin romancing the drink or drug” (“Relapse After Many” 1). Frequently, alcoholics in recovery will forget all the negative moments they had with drinking and focus on the positives or the times alcohol made them happy. Undeniably, romancing the drink is one of the most tempting conflicts recovering alcoholics will have; no matter how long they have been clean. Humans will always be tempted to do the things that feel easy and will overlook the importance of self-control. Imagine wanting the last donut, but not having it …show more content…
Numerous people today, drink without any realization of possibly being an alcoholic. A drinking process will begin and turn into something ugly. Recent studies assert, “the percentage of people who will relapse after a period recovery ranges from 50% to 90%. This is a frightening statistic and it is often used as justification for those who wish to carry on with their addiction” (“Beating The Relapse” 1). Unfortunately, there is a 50 to 90 percent relapse rating. How is anyone supposed to feel as though they will recover hearing that statistic? As humans, we are around several temptations, to which can destroy any sort of control. With every strength, there is a weakness. Imagine eating the best tasting food in the world, it would only make sense to eat more than the first plate. However, someone then informs people not to eat anymore. What? How? I sure know nothing could stop me from eating the best tasting food. Uncontrollable desire happens and solutions may appear ideal for alcoholics, nevertheless these solutions will never stop