Family may be the missing piece in recovery—lowering relapse rates and building resilience in substance use disorder treatment.

In Part II of her Substance Use Disorder Series, counselor Belinda Morey shares her deeply personal journey through addiction, suicidal ideation, and the fight for recovery. Drawing from both lived experience and her work in the field, Belinda highlights how even in the darkest moments, hope can emerge through resilience, community, and compassion. This powerful story invites readers to reflect on the struggles of addiction while offering a message of healing and renewal.