If you are struggling with addiction, it is important to know that addiction is a treatable disease, not a moral failing on your part.
Treatments like therapy and support through withdrawal will include learning important skills and tools to help patients recover from addiction.
Admit There Is A Problem
One of the most difficult parts of recovery is admitting that there is a problem and that you have an addiction.
Reflect On Your Addiction
Take some time to reflect on what is important to you, how addiction has negatively affected you, and how your life will improve with sobriety.
Seek Professional Support
There are many options out there for professional support, such as residential programs, CBT, or group therapy.
Treatment options for substance abuse could include:
- Individual therapy
- Group & Family therapy
- Peer support groups
- Chemical dependency counseling
- Detox and medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
*Another kind of support can be free helplines, which can offer confidential information and support.
Appreciate The Benefits Of Sobriety
Being sober will allow you to regain all kinds of positive aspects of your life and be able to address any co-occurring disorders, such as depression and anxiety.
Identify Your Triggers
A trigger is something that causes an emotional reaction based on your past experiences.
Some common triggers include:
- Stress
- Uncomfortable emotions
- Environmental cues
- Social isolation
- Mental or physical illness
Once you identify your triggers, you can better manage them by developing healthier coping skills.
Change Your Environment
When you first give up drugs or alcohol but carry on with the same routines or habits, the chances of relapsing are much higher.
Support your recovery by avoiding people, places, and situations that trigger use.
Evidence-Based Care
It is important to find support with a focus on evidence-based treatments, so you can be sure that you are getting expert, effective help.