Personal Addiction Counseling
More often than not, addictions start with the experimental use of a substance in social situations. For some people, their substance use becomes more frequent and they begin needing more of the same substance to achieve the same "high". Over time, the regular use of the substance becomes almost necessary as the user doesn't feel normal without it.
Some symptoms and behaviors you may notice are:
- Feeling the need to use regularly, which can be daily or even multiple times a day
- Having intense urges for the substance
- Needing more of the substance to get the same effect
- Feeling fearful you will run out of the substance
- Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities
- Doing things you wouldn’t normally do to get the substance, such as stealing or lying
- Focusing more and more time and energy on getting and using the substance
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using
- Failed attempts to quit
If you can relate to any of the above symptoms or behaviors, it may be time to consider addiction counseling.
Our addiction counselors, will address the symptoms of your addiction and the related areas of impaired functioning. Together, we will structure the time and content of your ongoing recovery.
We believe that there are many paths to successful recovery. We will work together to establish your goals and desires in order to make the life changes you want to make.