Comments on: Relapse Prevention Center Of Excellence – Terrence Gorski http://addictiontreatmentchallenges.com/relapse-prevention/relapse-prevention-center-of-excellence-terrence-gorski Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse And Alcoholism Treatment Options Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:43:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: David@wooden canoe plans http://addictiontreatmentchallenges.com/relapse-prevention/relapse-prevention-center-of-excellence-terrence-gorski/comment-page-1#comment-1373 David@wooden canoe plans Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:10:33 +0000 http://addictiontreatmentchallenges.com/?p=130#comment-1373 I agree- I spent a couple days researching this last week, although didn't find as much information as you've displayed here. Thanks for the in-depth post, it certainly clarified a few things for me. I agree- I spent a couple days researching this last week, although didn’t find as much information as you’ve displayed here. Thanks for the in-depth post, it certainly clarified a few things for me.

]]> By: michellechallenges http://addictiontreatmentchallenges.com/relapse-prevention/relapse-prevention-center-of-excellence-terrence-gorski/comment-page-1#comment-1183 michellechallenges Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:16:37 +0000 http://addictiontreatmentchallenges.com/?p=130#comment-1183 I cannot speak for Mr Gorski, though I have taken a week long professional training seminar with him, so I speak as an addiction professional with an opinion. To interpret that “relapse” is a part of the “recovery process” as meaning you must relapse is wrong. Many people keep addiction in remission and do not relapse. Addiction is defined as a relapsing disease because relapse is part of a group of identifiable symptomolgy, but not everyone shows all the signs. Other 'relapsing dieases are hypertension and diabetes, with about the same relapse numbers. At one time relapse was thought to be about will power or moral fortitude. With the advancement in knowledge of the biology of the brain and neuroscience, physiological reasons are being discovered. They have isolated an area of the brain related to impulse control. Some people have better control some less. Continued use of addiction weakens this part of the brain. Think of a car with poor brakes, if you keep riding them they will get worse and you can't stop. this is not a complete answer, but simply providing another area to research for your answer. I cannot speak for Mr Gorski, though I have taken a week long professional training seminar with him, so I speak as an addiction professional with an opinion. To interpret that “relapse” is a part of the “recovery process” as meaning you must relapse is wrong. Many people keep addiction in remission and do not relapse. Addiction is defined as a relapsing disease because relapse is part of a group of identifiable symptomolgy, but not everyone shows all the signs. Other ‘relapsing dieases are hypertension and diabetes, with about the same relapse numbers. At one time relapse was thought to be about will power or moral fortitude. With the advancement in knowledge of the biology of the brain and neuroscience, physiological reasons are being discovered. They have isolated an area of the brain related to impulse control. Some people have better control some less. Continued use of addiction weakens this part of the brain. Think of a car with poor brakes, if you keep riding them they will get worse and you can’t stop.

this is not a complete answer, but simply providing another area to research for your answer.

]]> By: James R Harris http://addictiontreatmentchallenges.com/relapse-prevention/relapse-prevention-center-of-excellence-terrence-gorski/comment-page-1#comment-1180 James R Harris Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:01:05 +0000 http://addictiontreatmentchallenges.com/?p=130#comment-1180 Hi, I've heard it said that "relapse" is a part of the "recovery process". I'm reading "Stay Sober" by Gorski and he says, "relapse tendencies" are a part of the recovery. This makes more sense to me. Can you the difference between the statement, "relapse is a part of the recovery process" versus "relapse tendencies is a part of the recovery process"? Thank you in advance for your prompt response. Hi,
I’ve heard it said that “relapse” is a part of the “recovery process”. I’m reading “Stay Sober” by Gorski and he says, “relapse tendencies” are a part of the recovery. This makes more sense to me. Can you the difference between the statement, “relapse is a part of the recovery process” versus “relapse tendencies is a part of the recovery process”? Thank you in advance for your prompt response.

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