How Loneliness Can Get In The Way Of Sobriety

Loneliness in sobriety may not seem like they have the potential to cause relapse, but they’re more powerful than you might think.

Published August 30, 2021 Updated June 17, 2025

Generally speaking, the rates of relapse for people who are recovering from drug and alcohol addiction are high. There are many different reasons why people relapse but individuals who get professional addiction treatment, aftercare services, and continue following their treatment care program are more likely to sustain long-term sobriety.¹

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