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Recovering From An Addiction

Recovering From An Addiction. Addiction Process. The first step in getting help with an addiction is to recognize that a problem exists. Some times it is the people close to the addict or alcoholic who first recognize and point to the problem. Signs Of Addicion.

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Recovering From An Addiction

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  1. Recovering From An Addiction

  2. Addiction Process • The first step in getting help with an addiction is to recognize that a problem exists. • Some times it is the people close to the addict or alcoholic who first recognize and point to the problem

  3. Signs Of Addicion • Continual concern about where the next “fix” will come from • Changes in appearance or personal habits • Violent behavior • Irritability, nervousness, personality changes, or mood swings

  4. Intervention What is it? Intervention is an interruption of the addiction continuum before the addict or alcoholic hits bottom.

  5. Intervention • A group of family members or significant people in an addicts life meet with an addict to find a solution to their problem • If an addict refuses to get help then the people in the meeting will set ultimatums to let the person know he/she must quit or face the consequences

  6. Recovery • After intervention the next step is recovery • Recovery is learning to live an alcohol-free or drug-free life

  7. Recovery Process The first step in the process is Detoxification Detoxification is the removal of all drugs from the body This should be done under medical supervision

  8. Recovery Process • Most experts recommend total abstinence • Many people in recovery manage to stay drug-free for the rest of their lives. Others have relapses. • A relapse is a slip from recovery or periodic returns to drinking and drug use.

  9. Treatment The best method for permanently recovering from drug addiction is to receive ongoing, long-term treatment, such as that found in sober living facilities. The longer you receive such treatment, the better your chances of achieving long-term recovery from drug addiction.

  10. Drug Rehab • Inpatient Drug Addiction Treatment: When patients check into a rehab facility and plan to live on the premises, they are undergoing inpatient drug addiction treatment. • Outpatient Drug Addiction Treatment: Outpatient drug addiction treatment involves attending meetings and counseling sessions at the treatment center, but going home at night to sleep.

  11. Website Help http://www.drug-rehab.nu/index.htm

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