Addictions Therapy- Substance and Behavioral
While many people think of substances when they hear the word addiction, there are in fact hundreds of types of addiction that people struggle with. We specialize working with the full spectrum of substance addiction as well as behavioral addictions. Some common substance addictions are alcohol, tobacco, opiates, prescription drugs, and street drugs. Common behavioral addictions include food/eating disorders, gambling, shopping, exercise, work, pain, relationship, or love. Many that struggle with impulse control can easily be led to different forms of addiction, both substance and behavioral.
We know it might not feel like it right now, but with the right plan you absolutely can and will recover. Addressing any form of Addiction is never easy, and it’s even more difficult when you’re also struggling with mental health problems. Since this tends to happen quite often, it is clear that these co-morbid conditions are interrelated and may fuel each other. This is why it is critical to seek effective treatment that addresses your unique and individual needs. Whether this is the first time you are seeking professional help, just getting out of a treatment program, or experiencing a relapse, we can help you to fully explore the role that addiction plays in your life. We strongly believe that recovery from addiction simply cannot be a “one size fits all” approach. As your addiction therapist, we will meet you where you are and more importantly, help you create a realistic treatment plan to get you where you want and deserve to be. Together we will work to break down the barriers that are keeping you stuck, and in doing so you will be amazed by the amount of opportunities you will have to recreate your life, clean and sober.
Addiction may present very differently depending on the person, and what the person is addicted to. Chemical addiction can present with visible physical side affects, while behavioral addiction presents in a very different way. While both behavioral and chemical addiction present differently, they also have some commonalities, such as the excitement or “high” resulting from use or behavior, craving the excitement, development of tolerance leading to increased use or repeated behavior, loss of control, and psychological and physical withdrawal symptoms.
We will always provide you with a safe space to openly talk about your struggles with addiction, as well as a place to help guide your family and loved ones through the recovery process. Our relationships with other people greatly determine whether addiction or relapse is likely, therefore having a strong support system and teaching them the best ways to support you will not only make your recovery stronger, it can also present invaluable opportunities in healing for everyone. Building positive coping strategies can increase self-efficacy which helps to not only prevent relapse, but provide a strong and stable foundation for long term recovery.
