Wednesday 26 October 2016

The Success Of Addiction Recovery

By Peter Olson


It is not always an easy process simply to say you are not going to touch drugs or alcohol anymore. These substances are tempting and without them, you will become depressed, anxious, hungry and even lonely. Of course, not everyone goes through with this, but just about everyone will report that addiction recovery can be difficult.

People who have stopped using drugs and alcohol, have changed their entire lives around. They may have lost everything at one point, and found that they are now able to create a new life which is so much more rewarding. Obviously one needs the support of family and friends. If you don't have this, you need to connect with others in a group environment and this will help you through the tough times.

One also needs to be patient, because it is not something that will happen overnight. It is especially tough in the beginning. You will find that there are a lot of withdrawal symptoms that you will suffer from. You will be tempted from the outside world. This is why a lot of people go to a rehab center where they are treated by professionals.

Community programs have become more popular because of the success rate. They are very effective because of the format. The groups are handled by a professional psychologist and this is managed well. It is a way in which one is able to reach out to others. You may also feel more comfortable connecting with others who have experienced something similar in life.

Programs like these are also run all over the world, so you can attend meetings wherever you are. You will also be able to find a mentor, and this is a form of support, that is obviously necessary, especially in the beginning. The mentor you have would have been through what you are coping with, and they will be able to provide you with the right type of support.

There are specific types of therapists who specialize in drugs and alcohol addictions. They will have techniques and methods that they use. There are various types of programs available, such as cognitive behavior for example. This therapy works on negative thought patterns and changes the person's emotions into something which is more realistic. This has proven to be effective.

DBT has also been used in a favorable way. They use cognitive behavioral therapy in this approach as well. They also use the mindful approach which helps them to relax and stay calm. This will help them release any tension that is entering the brain. It particularly helps someone who is having problems with temptations. They will have various ways of dealing with this.

A lot of people prefer one on one therapy. This can be for the person who is not as expressive. They addiction may have began as a result of some trauma in their life. This is something that they need to deal with along with a qualified therapist. This is essential, otherwise the addict is going to relapse, and find that alcohol or drugs is simply a form of comfort.




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