Can you have a successful relationship with a recovering addict?
Should you date in recovery?
Conventional wisdom suggests that recovering addicts wait at least a year before pursuing a romantic relationship. That's not a punishment; it's a guideline meant to increase the odds of successful recovery. Recovery takes work, and you will need to devote most of your time and energy to staying sober.Feb 3, 2020
Has anyone recovered from alcoholism?
More than a third of U.S. adults who were dependent on alcohol are now in full recovery, says the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). "Many people can and do recover from alcoholism," says NIAAA director Ting-Kai Li, MD, in a news release.Jan 19, 2005