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Depression and addiction recovery frequently collide. For many people, depressive symptoms don’t disappear when they get sober — they become more visible. The substances that once masked painful emotions are gone, and the emotional weight underneath them can feel suddenly overwhelming. Knowing why this happens, and what to do about it, is one of the most important things a person in recovery can learn.

This guide is written specifically for people who are in recovery from substance use and are experiencing depression. It covers the unique reasons depression surfaces during recovery, how it increases relapse risk, and the coping strategies that work best within a recovery context.