Common Recovery Questions

Coming to terms  with needing recovery is a challenge all unto itself. There are many questions the people have when researching a quality recovery program as well as many misconceptions. Having a better understanding of the process, how to decide what kind of recovery is needed and why you can't use your own methods can help you understand why places like Mark Houston Recovery can make a difference in the life of an addict.

Why even go to recovery? Denial is a major hurdle to overcome and clearly one of the main reasons someone asks this question. Because the drug/alcohol abuse and consequences  of abuse are minimized through denial this

Why can't they just quit on their own? At some point and time anyone who has suffered from addiction thought they could control their problem or stop completely. The simple fact of the matter is this -- after a period of time a person addicted to drugs and alcohol cannot quit on their own. Their brain function becomes altered beyond the point where they have any control at all. This is what defines addiction. So no, they can't just quit on their own and they need the help of professionals, friends and family.

What role can family play in recovery? A very important role that goes beyond just support. Because the family relationship is so deeply affected by addiction, repairing the damage through recovery not just for the individual but for his relatives makes a major difference in their long term recovery. The families that take part in the healing experience can then effectively support their loved one once they leave recovery and begin to regain control of their life.

What if we've tried recovery before with no success? Drug addiction and alcoholism are chronic diseases. As such, individuals are susceptible to relapse so it's not unusual at all for some people to go through the process multiple times. To expect someone not to relapse or to successfully achieve recovery after one attempt is far more unrealistic. In approaching this question there are some other issues to consider, particularly with relapse.

• Is their recovery being sabotaged?
• Is the person following a continuum of care?
• Are there other issues to resolve other than the addiction?
• Is the recovery program they are enrolled in meeting their needs?

Dealing with these questions can help you to deal with the issue of relapse in general.

Mark Houston Recovery isn't just here for the resident but for the family too. We can help you deal with issues, questions and concerns so that you can gain the knowledge you'll need to support and help the individual in need of recovery. Together we can make a difference in changing their life.