Using a program he has developed through his many years of treating addicts, he explores six elements which are key to breaking the Chronic Relapse Cycle, in three video tapes. The program revolves around the concept that "chemicals medicate pain." The men in this discussion come to see just how relevant this concept is, from their experiences with recovery and subsequent relapse. Through the recounting of these men's stories, viewers will learn the keys that they need to successfully avoid the pitfalls of Chronic Relapse in their own lives.