Do Relapse and Drug Dreams Come True?

June 8, 2017

A relapse or drug dream is often a very terrifying nightmare experienced by those in recovery from addiction and substance use disorder. Typically, an individual will dream of using drugs that they fought fervently to recover from. These dreams can be so terrifying and vivid even to the extent that the individual wakes up believing they truly relapsed and/or that they’re still lost in the darkness of addiction. Instantaneously upon waking, feelings of distress, regret, and shame come into play. For some, it may take a significant amount of time to recoup from such a dream. In some cases, it takes hours or even days. These dreams may even become triggers for a recovering addict, facilitating the urge to use. So do these drug dreams come true?

What is the Meaning of a Relapse Dream?

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Drug Dreams in Addiction Recovery – What Are They and Why Do We Have Them?

March 26, 2017

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Drug dreams are very common in men and women in long term addiction treatment and recovery, especially during the first 90 days of clean-time. Recovering addicts often shutter thinking about them and urges and cravings to use drugs typically increases or comes to the surface upon awakening from them. So are they blissful dreams in remembrance of the “glory days” of using drugs or are they nightmares? What are drug dreams and why do we have them?

Dreams can be both positive or negative and can have an affect on us. Those that facilitate and bring out our worst fears are often referred to nightmares. Many have referred to their drug dreams in this way.

What Are Drug Dreams?

Drug dreams are typically vivid nightmares where the brain creates and conjures people, places and things that involve ongoing drug use. The actual drug dream itself may seem inviting and while having it, one …