If you have newly recovered from an addiction, you may be worried about a relapse. We have attempted to answer your questions, below. Addiction treatment is difficult. It’s so difficult, in fact, that not everyone makes it through. Some of us won’t make it past the detox process and it really isn’t any wonder. Giving up on an addiction is one of the most difficult things a human being can do with their lives. The harder the drug and the longer you took it, the worse the experience of trying to stop taking it. It only makes sense then, that you would worry about relapse even when you are through rehab and back living in your normal life. Years can pass and you can still feel the odd urge or craving to use it again. Moderating those urges is the key to ongoing sobriety and treatment success. The odds are against us, but as long as we persist in our recovery, we are on the right path.