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If you believe that you are addicted to a substance or an activity (such as gambling, shopping or relationships), then there are several ways to address the addiction. What's important is that you allow yourself to have one of these forms of support to deal with an addiction. Addiction is much harder to get a handle on alone.
1) Seek formal treatment. There are several kinds of treatment that a person with an addictive disease can benefit from. Some people require a more intensive treatment than others. It is important that a person with an addiction has a full evaluation to determine which level of treatment is appropriate. Here are some examples of types of treatment that are available (some will be covered by insurance, some will not).
- Seeing a mental health therapist (Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor)
- Getting outpatient therapy at a chemical dependency clinic
- Participating in an intensive outpatient day program at a chemical dependency clinic
- Going to a 28 day residential program (a "rehab")
- Going to a 90 day residential program
2) Find a 12-step meeting like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or Overeater's Anonymous. They are easy to find with a quick Google search of your home town. These types are groups are based on the value of one recovering addict helping another. Many people resist attending this kind of recovery program. However, those who walk in the doors find a plan for living that costs nothing to attend.
3) Seek spiritual support for your recovery. Many faith communities have programs for those who are looking for help with their addiction. If you contact the Pastor, Priest, or Rabbi of a faith community, they are very likely to be able to point you toward help for your addiction. They may be willing to speak with you personally or set up an appointment with you.
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Will gambling addiction rehab help me deal with my debt as well?
Gambling addiction rehab is stricly for helping you deal with your addiction. The rehab may guide you in the right direction to help you deal with your debt.
How do you deal with an addiction to downloading illegal music?
Stop doing it. That's not an addiction, you are simply making excuses for your behavior.
How do you tell if your behavior qualifies as gambling addiction?
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How do people deal with addiction to recreational drugs?
they get put in rehab a locked in a room with one exit
How to deal with a loved ones addiction when they seem to lapse every so often and they think its OK?
Dealing with a love one that has an addiction can be stressful and hard sometimes. All you can do is try to help them and be there to support them to the good.
Why is it difficult for a celebrity to deal with a addiction?
Addiction can be very difficult to handle. If a person gets into addiction of any kind due to any mental health issues, family problems, depression, failure etc. they should consult the addiction recovery specialist and put their efforts in getting sober and living a healthy life. Get engage in those kinds of activities that interests you and drag your attention to other useful and healthy stuff rather than alcohol and drugs.
How do you deal with someone with alcohol addiction?
You don't. You leave them alone and let them "stew in their own juice" until they are so miserable that they are ready to stop.
Who typically treats individual dysfunction and family problems but may also deal with other problems such as addiction or abuse?
psychiatric social worker I think!
Can a rehab treatment center help you overcome a cocaine addiction?
Yes, a rehab center can help your cousin with his cocaine addiction problem. Rehab centers help patients deal with various substance abuse problems, emotional problems and other relevant issues.
What are some symptoms of food addiction in teenagers?
Addiction is addiction; it doesn't matter if it's a food addiction, or an addition to alcohol, prescription drugs, shopping, gambling, etc. The symptoms of addiction are the same. There are certain behaviors that are common among all addicts. There are a number of online sites that discuss the signs of addiction: http://addictions.about.com/od/howaddictionhappens/a/symptomslist.htm offers a nice overview AND specifically food addiction: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-food-addiction -- Keep in mind that it is very common for parents to experience a great deal of denial with regard to addiction in a minor child. Denial is far easier than actually dealing with the problem. While you can gently offer them information, there is nothing you can do to fix them or your nephew. He has to come to terms with the fact that there is a problem, then his parents must do the same before anyone can get help.
Who were the most affected by the war on drugs?
no one group is most affected. Rich families deal with addiction just as much as the crack heads on the corners of inner cities.
What addiction did mrs.dubose have?
morphine addiction
