A slip doesn't have to end your recovery. Adult, addiction, and perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Layne A. Gritti, DO explores why the word "relapse" does more harm than good, why planning for a slip is an act of self-care, not defeat, and how self-compassion is actually more protective than shame. If you or someone you love is navigating addiction recovery, this reframe could change everything.

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