Addiction Counselling in Bakewell

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Steve Barlow Counselling & Supervision Services
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am a BACP accredited, fully insured counsellor, supervisor and support group facilitator with over 20 years experience of working with clients both in an organisational setting and in private practice. I currently have availability Monday to Friday and sessions are now available online via secure video platforms. I am well-versed in providing both long and short-term counselling arrangements, covering many issues from addiction, bereavement and abuse to anxiety to relationship concerns and sexuality and gender.
I am a BACP accredited, fully insured counsellor, supervisor and support group facilitator with over 20 years experience of working with clients both in an organisational setting and in private practice. I currently have availability Monday to Friday and sessions are now available online via secure video platforms. I am well-versed in providing both long and short-term counselling arrangements, covering many issues from addiction, bereavement and abuse to anxiety to relationship concerns and sexuality and gender.
01763 291259 View 01763 291259
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Heidi Francis
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I am able to offer support for a wide range of issues including but not limited to : Addiction, , Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Depression and Anxiety, Low Self -Esteem, Relationship issues ,Grief and Loss, EUPD, NPD and DID.
Taking that first step to seek support from a therapist can be a daunting experience and many people can feel anxious discussing their struggles. Experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, anger and stress or suffering from a constant low mood, can often lead to feeling bewildered and alone. So my aim is to provide a safe, warm and caring space in which together we can explore your struggles and you can gain a better understanding of yourself and your feelings, Together we can discover a way forward to a happier, calmer place, enabling you to build new beginnings.
I am able to offer support for a wide range of issues including but not limited to : Addiction, , Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Depression and Anxiety, Low Self -Esteem, Relationship issues ,Grief and Loss, EUPD, NPD and DID.
Taking that first step to seek support from a therapist can be a daunting experience and many people can feel anxious discussing their struggles. Experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, anger and stress or suffering from a constant low mood, can often lead to feeling bewildered and alone. So my aim is to provide a safe, warm and caring space in which together we can explore your struggles and you can gain a better understanding of yourself and your feelings, Together we can discover a way forward to a happier, calmer place, enabling you to build new beginnings.
01536 609380 View 01536 609380
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Amanda Robinson
Psychologist, MA, GMBPsS
Serves Area
I offer individual counselling for those dealing with anxiety, depression, past traumas, loss and addiction; couples counselling for partners wanting to build trust, resolve conflicts and communicate better; workshops for advanced parenting, divorce-adjustment; Nature Therapy, and positive intelligence interventions easily accessible on a mobile app.
Greetings, I am a psychologist with 27 years of counselling experience. I am passionate to support you if you are finding life difficult and experiencing inner pain that goes round and round. Life can be tough and asking for help when you are feeling down, desperate and discouraged even tougher. Well done for having the courage to reach out, you are worth it, even if it does not feel that way right now. I love working with individuals who are hurting, but want to heal and make a difference in the world. I am a also a believer in the healing power of nature to physically, emotionally and spiritually inspire and balance our lives.
I offer individual counselling for those dealing with anxiety, depression, past traumas, loss and addiction; couples counselling for partners wanting to build trust, resolve conflicts and communicate better; workshops for advanced parenting, divorce-adjustment; Nature Therapy, and positive intelligence interventions easily accessible on a mobile app.
Greetings, I am a psychologist with 27 years of counselling experience. I am passionate to support you if you are finding life difficult and experiencing inner pain that goes round and round. Life can be tough and asking for help when you are feeling down, desperate and discouraged even tougher. Well done for having the courage to reach out, you are worth it, even if it does not feel that way right now. I love working with individuals who are hurting, but want to heal and make a difference in the world. I am a also a believer in the healing power of nature to physically, emotionally and spiritually inspire and balance our lives.
01298 608430 View 01298 608430
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SPIRE Therapy - Lindsay McCarthy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many of my clients are people who have lived with emotional or mental health challenges and are ready to find a gentler way forward. They may feel weighed down by the past, unsure how it has shaped their choices, yet hopeful for something different. What my clients long for is understanding, compassion, and a safe space to be heard without judgement. Their goals are often to accept their past with kindness, reconnect with what matters most, and create a more present, fulfilling, and balanced life.
Many of my clients are people who have lived with emotional or mental health challenges and are ready to find a gentler way forward. They may feel weighed down by the past, unsure how it has shaped their choices, yet hopeful for something different. What my clients long for is understanding, compassion, and a safe space to be heard without judgement. Their goals are often to accept their past with kindness, reconnect with what matters most, and create a more present, fulfilling, and balanced life.
01246 948498 View 01246 948498
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Marie Brockley
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Serves Area
I offer One to one Counselling for- Adult trauma, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Life transition and Stress.
How to explain what counselling is... If you're holding a cup of coffee and somebody accidentally bumps into you, you will most likely spill a drop or two, or depending on the bump impact a few spoonfuls or more. If there had been tea or something else in your cup, the result would be the same. Your emotions and feelings are like the coffee, because sometimes when life comes along and shakes you (which will happen to us all) whatever is inside your cup will spill out. Sometimes life can be easier until you get bumped.....but then you may need somebody to talk to, this is where counselling can help.
I offer One to one Counselling for- Adult trauma, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Life transition and Stress.
How to explain what counselling is... If you're holding a cup of coffee and somebody accidentally bumps into you, you will most likely spill a drop or two, or depending on the bump impact a few spoonfuls or more. If there had been tea or something else in your cup, the result would be the same. Your emotions and feelings are like the coffee, because sometimes when life comes along and shakes you (which will happen to us all) whatever is inside your cup will spill out. Sometimes life can be easier until you get bumped.....but then you may need somebody to talk to, this is where counselling can help.
01538 712372 View 01538 712372

More Therapists Nearby

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Catherine Beal
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My specialisms are bereavement, loss, addictions, systemic trauma, and counselling services trauma.
Summer discounted face to face sessions, at Blake House, Bootham, York, on Thursdays, for £40. I also offer online and walk and talk sessions. Do you need to express what’s happening for you? Do you need some support to manage your thoughts and feelings? Life can be tough at times, are you feeling angry, sad, lonely, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed? Do you need to seek a way forward? I aim to offer a therapeutic relationship through a compassionate connection. I provide a non judgmental environment, free from evaluation. Whatever you’re facing, I will do my best to support you, so that you don’t have to face things alone.
My specialisms are bereavement, loss, addictions, systemic trauma, and counselling services trauma.
Summer discounted face to face sessions, at Blake House, Bootham, York, on Thursdays, for £40. I also offer online and walk and talk sessions. Do you need to express what’s happening for you? Do you need some support to manage your thoughts and feelings? Life can be tough at times, are you feeling angry, sad, lonely, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed? Do you need to seek a way forward? I aim to offer a therapeutic relationship through a compassionate connection. I provide a non judgmental environment, free from evaluation. Whatever you’re facing, I will do my best to support you, so that you don’t have to face things alone.
01653 919864 View 01653 919864
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Dr Stuart Stevenson
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My specialities include harmful sexual behaviour and offences, relationship difficulties, sexual dysfunction, alcohol and drug problems, eating problems addictions and the impact of racism and homophobia
I am an experienced and grounded psychoanalytic and forensic psychotherapist, group analyst and clinical supervisor with over 20 years experience. I work on zoom and face to face. Beginning psychotherapy is an important undertaking and during the initial consultation I can assist you in deciding if this is for you. In my work I recognise the strengths that have enabled people to reach a point in their lives where they can use psychotherapy indiviudally or in a group. Such strengths are identified during our work together aas a part of the psychotherapeutic process . I aim to respond promptly to new enquiries with 24 hours,
My specialities include harmful sexual behaviour and offences, relationship difficulties, sexual dysfunction, alcohol and drug problems, eating problems addictions and the impact of racism and homophobia
I am an experienced and grounded psychoanalytic and forensic psychotherapist, group analyst and clinical supervisor with over 20 years experience. I work on zoom and face to face. Beginning psychotherapy is an important undertaking and during the initial consultation I can assist you in deciding if this is for you. In my work I recognise the strengths that have enabled people to reach a point in their lives where they can use psychotherapy indiviudally or in a group. Such strengths are identified during our work together aas a part of the psychotherapeutic process . I aim to respond promptly to new enquiries with 24 hours,
020 4538 0752 View 020 4538 0752
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Ashmeet Sachdev
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
People often come to therapy because they have been holding things together for a long time. You might feel overwhelmed or stuck in your own head. You may notice patterns repeating or feel unsure why things feel so heavy. From the outside you may seem fine and able to cope while inside things feel unsettled.
People often come to therapy because they have been holding things together for a long time. You might feel overwhelmed or stuck in your own head. You may notice patterns repeating or feel unsure why things feel so heavy. From the outside you may seem fine and able to cope while inside things feel unsettled.
01777 801686 View 01777 801686
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Prof Marcantonio Spada
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Serves Area
I am a chartered psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) practitioner and Fellow of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a registered Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) practitioner with the Metacognitive Therapy Institute (MCT-I). In my practice I focus on developing a collaborative and client centred understanding of presenting problems together with tailor-making treatment programmes using either CBT or MCT. I have over 25 years experience working as a clinician.
I am a chartered psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) practitioner and Fellow of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a registered Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) practitioner with the Metacognitive Therapy Institute (MCT-I). In my practice I focus on developing a collaborative and client centred understanding of presenting problems together with tailor-making treatment programmes using either CBT or MCT. I have over 25 years experience working as a clinician.
020 3856 8897 View 020 3856 8897
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Josie Nicholson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Derby DE23
Currently 18 Years in Practice. Being human is mostly hard and life can be cruel. We see it time and time again. Bad things happen to good people, and we suffer. Each and every one of us at some point in our lives, finds ourselves lost and stuck. We can get depressed, anxious, angry, defensive and frightened. We can often avoid the things that bring us pain and as time goes on that list gets longer and longer and our life can feel smaller and smaller. Reaching out for help can be the hardest first step, but it's also the bravest and will prove to be one of the best decisions you will make for yourself.
Currently 18 Years in Practice. Being human is mostly hard and life can be cruel. We see it time and time again. Bad things happen to good people, and we suffer. Each and every one of us at some point in our lives, finds ourselves lost and stuck. We can get depressed, anxious, angry, defensive and frightened. We can often avoid the things that bring us pain and as time goes on that list gets longer and longer and our life can feel smaller and smaller. Reaching out for help can be the hardest first step, but it's also the bravest and will prove to be one of the best decisions you will make for yourself.
07971 958298 View 07971 958298
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Natasha Roe
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I've worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, confidence, and relationship issues.
Are you ready to stop just surviving and start feeling more like yourself again? Or are you looking for the right support for your child or teenager? I work with adults and children & young people (10+) who want to move beyond anxiety, low mood, stress, and confidence issues. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to build clarity and healthier ways of coping. Sessions are online, by phone, or in person in Manchester City Centre, Swinton, Prestwich, and Salford. Fees are £70 (50 mins) or £100 (90 mins). I accept Aviva and Vitality insurance (Vitality clients pay £25).
I've worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, confidence, and relationship issues.
Are you ready to stop just surviving and start feeling more like yourself again? Or are you looking for the right support for your child or teenager? I work with adults and children & young people (10+) who want to move beyond anxiety, low mood, stress, and confidence issues. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to build clarity and healthier ways of coping. Sessions are online, by phone, or in person in Manchester City Centre, Swinton, Prestwich, and Salford. Fees are £70 (50 mins) or £100 (90 mins). I accept Aviva and Vitality insurance (Vitality clients pay £25).
0161 524 9801 View 0161 524 9801
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Sam Cox
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I can help with abuse, anxiety, anger, childhood trauma, complex trauma, loneliness, depression, addiction, difficult memories, loss, PTSD, self-harm, stress, sexual assault, bereavement, ADHD, family issues, stress, feeling sad, and relationship issues.
I am a professionally trained and qualified counsellor supporting clients with a wide range of issues. Reaching out for help can feel like a big step so I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you to make your decision. Being able to talk about everything that matters to you and feeling truly heard and understood, can help you to ease your burdens and feel able to cope again. Working on-line together, I offer both long and short-term counselling,
I can help with abuse, anxiety, anger, childhood trauma, complex trauma, loneliness, depression, addiction, difficult memories, loss, PTSD, self-harm, stress, sexual assault, bereavement, ADHD, family issues, stress, feeling sad, and relationship issues.
I am a professionally trained and qualified counsellor supporting clients with a wide range of issues. Reaching out for help can feel like a big step so I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you to make your decision. Being able to talk about everything that matters to you and feeling truly heard and understood, can help you to ease your burdens and feel able to cope again. Working on-line together, I offer both long and short-term counselling,
020 4538 9744 View 020 4538 9744
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Melisa Adams
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Snr. Accred
Online Only
I help individuals with a wide range of issues, I work with addiction (gambling, porn, spending, internet, drugs, and alcohol).
We are told how important exercise is for our physical well-being, your mental health is no different. Mental health and physical health are interconnected. Stress, anxiety, and depression can manifest as physical symptoms. So, maintaining good mental health can positively influence physical health. Therapy changes lives and for that reason, if you are unhappy, stressed, and not sure what to do, you need to remember that life is short, and you deserve to live the life you want. Put yourself first and do what makes you happy! I will help you become your own therapist, providing you with healthy tools and support tailored for you.
I help individuals with a wide range of issues, I work with addiction (gambling, porn, spending, internet, drugs, and alcohol).
We are told how important exercise is for our physical well-being, your mental health is no different. Mental health and physical health are interconnected. Stress, anxiety, and depression can manifest as physical symptoms. So, maintaining good mental health can positively influence physical health. Therapy changes lives and for that reason, if you are unhappy, stressed, and not sure what to do, you need to remember that life is short, and you deserve to live the life you want. Put yourself first and do what makes you happy! I will help you become your own therapist, providing you with healthy tools and support tailored for you.
01302 490114 View 01302 490114
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Dr Maciej Iwanowicz
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialise in mood and affective disorders, such as depression and anxiety, I work with trauma and addiction and I have many years of experience working with ADHD, and neurodiversity.
I am a counselling psychologist who has a broad experience in both psychology and psychotherapy. When working together I will always prioritise your individual needs. Even though I have my own style of therapy I will always make sure to collaborate with you and to be as flexible as needed so we are always on the same page when working together. I hope to create a non-judgemental, safe and hopefully very comfortable environment where you can feel heard and understood.
I specialise in mood and affective disorders, such as depression and anxiety, I work with trauma and addiction and I have many years of experience working with ADHD, and neurodiversity.
I am a counselling psychologist who has a broad experience in both psychology and psychotherapy. When working together I will always prioritise your individual needs. Even though I have my own style of therapy I will always make sure to collaborate with you and to be as flexible as needed so we are always on the same page when working together. I hope to create a non-judgemental, safe and hopefully very comfortable environment where you can feel heard and understood.
0141 280 6657 View 0141 280 6657
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Samantha Goose
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Beeston NG9
Waitlist for new clients
Many people come to me feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or tired from masking, people‑pleasing, or holding everything together alone. Others describe the quiet exhaustion of being deeply feeling or highly sensitive. I bring both professional training and lived experience, offering a gentle, grounded space where you don’t have to minimise or hide parts of yourself. I support anxiety, low self‑esteem, masking, trauma, neurodivergence and feeling stuck. If things feel difficult, you’re welcome to get in touch.
Many people come to me feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or tired from masking, people‑pleasing, or holding everything together alone. Others describe the quiet exhaustion of being deeply feeling or highly sensitive. I bring both professional training and lived experience, offering a gentle, grounded space where you don’t have to minimise or hide parts of yourself. I support anxiety, low self‑esteem, masking, trauma, neurodivergence and feeling stuck. If things feel difficult, you’re welcome to get in touch.
0115 647 7764 View 0115 647 7764
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Delamere Health Ltd
Counsellor, MBACP
Hale WA15
People stay with us when alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs or addictive behaviour have become a problem in life.
Delamere offers proven, effective ways to move your lifestyle beyond addiction. Our residential treatment programmes take place in a rural setting conducive to relaxation and recovery, with every single aspect of treatment customised to individual needs. We have a medical detox unit and our emphasis is on holistic care, treating the whole person rather than
People stay with us when alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs or addictive behaviour have become a problem in life.
Delamere offers proven, effective ways to move your lifestyle beyond addiction. Our residential treatment programmes take place in a rural setting conducive to relaxation and recovery, with every single aspect of treatment customised to individual needs. We have a medical detox unit and our emphasis is on holistic care, treating the whole person rather than
0330 058 1956 View 0330 058 1956
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Niki Beaton-Jones
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I support clients in an empathic and non-judgemental way with difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship challenges and self-esteem, and have particular experience supporting individuals affected by substance misuse and addiction.
I understand that addiction is often connected to trauma, emotional pain, shame or unmet needs, and I work with sensitivity and compassion, without judgement, and am here to support those who are questioning their relationship with drugs or alcohol, are in recovery, or are impacted by a loved one’s use.
I support clients in an empathic and non-judgemental way with difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship challenges and self-esteem, and have particular experience supporting individuals affected by substance misuse and addiction.
I understand that addiction is often connected to trauma, emotional pain, shame or unmet needs, and I work with sensitivity and compassion, without judgement, and am here to support those who are questioning their relationship with drugs or alcohol, are in recovery, or are impacted by a loved one’s use.
01538 711163 View 01538 711163
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Tam Korodi
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Online Only
Alongside my private practice, I work at a Swiss inpatient rehabilitation clinic treating addictions and mental health conditions (OCD, panic attacks, ADHD).
My approach is structured, practical, and results-focused. We identify what’s driving your patterns and use science-backed tools to help you respond differently. You’ll leave sessions with strategies you can apply immediately, with many clients noticing meaningful shifts within 4–6 sessions.
Alongside my private practice, I work at a Swiss inpatient rehabilitation clinic treating addictions and mental health conditions (OCD, panic attacks, ADHD).
My approach is structured, practical, and results-focused. We identify what’s driving your patterns and use science-backed tools to help you respond differently. You’ll leave sessions with strategies you can apply immediately, with many clients noticing meaningful shifts within 4–6 sessions.
020 7046 1366 View 020 7046 1366
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Chris Marshall
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
If you struggle with an addiction I will work with you to help you find a way to stop and more importantly, stay stopped.
You may have tried using all the will power you can muster but somehow you’ve found yourself back doing it again, that’s ok we will work together to find a way that works for you. This is not a quick fix, there isn’t one, but if you really want this you can do it and I can help. You can contact me by phone or email by using the boxes at the top of this page.
If you struggle with an addiction I will work with you to help you find a way to stop and more importantly, stay stopped.
You may have tried using all the will power you can muster but somehow you’ve found yourself back doing it again, that’s ok we will work together to find a way that works for you. This is not a quick fix, there isn’t one, but if you really want this you can do it and I can help. You can contact me by phone or email by using the boxes at the top of this page.
0115 697 1373 View 0115 697 1373
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Keith Robert Norman
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Sometimes it feels like everyone says that men have it easy. If that’s so, then why are three quarters of all suicides men? We've been taught to tough it out and to go it alone, and that it’s weak to ask for help when things get on top of us – even if there is someone we can turn to. I work with the issues around the difficulty of being male in a society that creates unrealistic and often contradictory ideals of masculinity that are impossible to live up to, and stops men connecting meaningfully with themselves and others.
Sometimes it feels like everyone says that men have it easy. If that’s so, then why are three quarters of all suicides men? We've been taught to tough it out and to go it alone, and that it’s weak to ask for help when things get on top of us – even if there is someone we can turn to. I work with the issues around the difficulty of being male in a society that creates unrealistic and often contradictory ideals of masculinity that are impossible to live up to, and stops men connecting meaningfully with themselves and others.
0115 697 1785 View 0115 697 1785
Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.