Addiction

More often than not, drug addictions start with the experimental use of a drug in social situations. And for some people, their drug use becomes more frequent. As time passes, a person may feel the need to use more of a drug to get their desired high, and soon a person may need the drug to simply feel “good.”

Drug addiction symptoms and behaviors include, among others:

• Feeling the need to use the drug regularly, which can be daily or multiple times a day
• Having intense urges for the drug
• Over time, needing more of the drug to get the same effect
• Being certain that you maintain a supply of the drug
• Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities
• Doing things you wouldn’t normally do to get the drug, such as stealing
• Focusing more and more time and energy on getting and using the drug
• Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using the drug
• Failed attempts to quit using the drug

If you can relate to any of the above symptoms or behaviors, it may be time to make some changes.

I believe that there are many paths to successful recovery that will work with your goals and desires, and ensure you can make the life changes you want to make.