Personal Addiction Counseling
More often than not, substance addictions start with the experimental use of a substance in social situations. And for some people, their substance use becomes more frequent. As time passes, a person may feel the need to use more of a substance to get their desired relief, and soon a person may need the substance to simply feel “good.”
Substance addiction symptoms and behaviors include, among others:
- Feeling the need to use the substance regularly, which can be daily or multiple times a day
- Having intense urges for the substance
- Over time, needing more of the substance to get the same effect
- Being certain that you maintain a supply of the substance
- Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities
- Doing things you wouldn’t normally do to get the substance, such as stealing
- Focusing more and more time and energy on getting and using the substance
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using the substance
- Failed attempts to quit using the substance
If you can relate to any of the above symptoms or behaviors, it may be time to consider addiction counseling.
There are many paths to successful recovery that will work with your goals and desires, and ensure you can make the life changes you want to make. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.