Recovery is not a straight path. While many people envision addiction treatment as a clean break from substance use, the reality is often far more complex. One of the most misunderstood parts of the recovery journey is relapse—the return to substance use after a period of abstinence.

Recovery from addiction is a journey that often begins with professional care—but it rarely ends there. Long-term healing involves connection, accountability, and a sense of belonging. That’s where peer support in recovery becomes essential.

In recent years, trauma-informed care has taken a leading role in effective substance use treatment—and with good reason. Many individuals struggling with addiction have histories of trauma that have gone unresolved for years. One evidence-based therapy designed specifically to treat trauma is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).