Once someone has entered a drug and alcohol rehab program, it does not take too long before them start to think clearly.  Ususally about 7 to 10 days after arriving at a rehab center, a clients mood starts to improve and they usually for the first time in quite a while start to feel hopeful about the future.

There is a another side to this ability to think clearer and not spending all waking moments with drug seeking behavior.  You also see clearly all of your poor actions and behaviors over the past months and years.  Most clients want to apologize to those close to them.  They want to make inroads on re-building trust.

This is not an easy task.  I recently came across and excellent book that would assist anyone who wants or needs to make some effective apologies.  It is titled The Five Languages of Apology.  The authors are Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas.  While it is not written for drug or alcohol addiction, it is a wonderful source of information about how to give and receive and apology.  Just saying I'm sorry is not enough.  This book will guide you to restoring damaged relationships.

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