Losing someone is never easy. It could also spell disaster in the life of someone in recovery... OR, drive a person into addiction. We discuss the stages of grief for both an addict and a non addict. We also dive into the ability to prevent the downward spiral before it even begins.

Grief Comes From Loss

Prescription Medications to Deal with Loss

Unable to Handle Loss and Turning to Alcohol

Loss can create a Need of Euphoria from Drugs

Loss can trigger a Recovering Addict to Use

What Can You Do When Experiencing Loss?

Here is the grief model called "The 7 Stages of Grief":

PAIN & GUILT

ANGER & BARGAINING

"DEPRESSION", REFLECTION, LONELINESS

THE UPWARD TURN

RECONSTRUCTION & WORKING THROUGH

ACCEPTANCE & HOPE

Elizabeth Kublar-Ross identifies five stages of grief

Bargaining

Anger

Depression

Acceptance