Old 06-29-2011, 09:56 AM
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LexieCat
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Well, I don't think the "not going to meetings" stuff is what SIGNALS relapse--I think the question was how do you decide whether a relapse is the last straw or whether recovery is still possible.

It's the reaction when a relapse has occurred that we are talking about. It seems to go without saying that if the alcoholic is actively hiding the relapse then there isn't any real recovery work going on. While there might be a BRIEF coverup of a slip, someone who is serious about getting sober won't be able to keep it secret for long, and generally will admit it and redouble his/her efforts.
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