It is so encouraging that you are supporting your sister in her sobriety! God Bless You! I am a nurse who works with those in the process of recovery. Whether she’s gone through a formal program or attempted this on her own, the best chance of continued sobriety is an approach that is multifaceted. From a spiritual point of view, there is a priest, named Fr. Martin(now retired,also in recovery) whose tapes I believe are still available.Might do a web search to find out how to get his materials. He is excellent in talking from a spiritual point of view. I also reccommend the intercession of St. Pio. If she’s not already in counseling, I suggest this for a time being.There’s so much I could say about this aspect of recovery.I’d be happy to discuss this with you. Lastly,may I add that there have been so many recent discoveries in the area of brain chemical alteration due to long term alcohol use, that there currently are many options available to aid one in maintaining abstinence that wern’t available years ago. For example, levels of certain neurochemicals are depleted with long standing drinking and when a person quits there is a physical response. People often complain of insomnia and anxious feelings and this triggers the cravings for drinking that often lead to relapses. There is a new medication on the market called Campral that works by restoring these levels of neurochemicals and reducing and eliminating the cravings. It’s another tool to help someone who is sincerely wanting to be sober and struggling with the cravings. I hope this is information you can use. If I can be of any help, let me know.
