Overcoming Drug Addiction<\/h1>\n

How to Stop Abusing Drugs and Begin Recovery<\/h2>\n

Watch Becky’s Story Trailer TO the right of this article click on the top INSTAGRAM link.<\/strong><\/p>\n

HELP GUIDE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Developing a drug addiction isn\u2019t a character flaw or a sign of weakness and it takes more than willpower to overcome the problem. Abusing illegal or certain prescription drugs can create changes in the brain, causing powerful cravings and a compulsion to use that make sobriety seem like an impossible goal. But recovery is never out of reach, no matter how hopeless your situation seems. With the right treatment and support, change is possible. Don\u2019t give up\u2014even if you\u2019ve tried and failed before. The road to recovery often involves bumps, pitfalls, and setbacks. But by examining the problem and thinking about change, you\u2019re already well on your way.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Overcoming drug addiction: Decide to make a change<\/h2>\n

For many people struggling with addiction, the toughest step toward recovery is the very first one: recognizing that you have a problem and deciding to make a change. It\u2019s normal to feel uncertain about whether you\u2019re ready to make a change, or if you have what it takes to quit. If you\u2019re addicted to a prescription drug, you may be concerned about how you\u2019re going to find an alternate way to treat a medical condition. It\u2019s okay to feel torn. Committing to sobriety involves changing many things, including:<\/p>\n

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• the way you deal with stress<\/li>\n
• who you allow in your life<\/li>\n
• what you do in your free time<\/li>\n
• how you think about yourself<\/li>\n
• the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  It\u2019s also normal to feel conflicted about giving up your drug of choice, even when you know it\u2019s causing problems in your life. Recovery requires time, motivation, and support, but by making a commitment to change, you can overcome your addiction and regain control of your life.<\/p>\n

  Overcoming addiction step 1: Think about change<\/h3>\n

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  • Keep track of your drug use, including when and how much you use. This will give you a better sense of the role the addiction is playing in your life.<\/li>\n
  • List the pros and cons of quitting, as well as the costs and benefits of continuing your drug use.<\/li>\n
  • Consider the things that are important to you, such as your partner, your kids, your pets, your career, or your health. How does your drug use affect those things?<\/li>\n
  • Ask someone you trust about their feelings on your drug use.<\/li>\n
  • Ask yourself if there\u2019s anything preventing you from changing. What could help you make the change?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Preparing for change: 5 key steps to addiction recovery<\/h4>\n

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    1. Remind yourself of the reasons you want to change.<\/li>\n
    2. Think about your past attempts at recovery, if any. What worked? What didn\u2019t?<\/li>\n
    3. Set specific, measurable goals, such as a start date or limits on your drug use.<\/li>\n
    4. Remove reminders of your addiction from your home, workplace, and other places you frequent.<\/li>\n
    5. Tell friends and family that you\u2019re committing to recovery, and ask for their support.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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       Overcoming Drug Addiction<\/h1>\r\n

       How to Stop Abusing Drugs and Begin Recovery<\/h2>\r\nWatch Becky's Story video GO to<\/strong>:\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC7dk1yJ_BNwBc46hY2_f-rA\r\n\r\nWatch Becky's Story Trailer TO the right of this article click on the top INSTAGRAM link.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nHELP GUIDE<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDeveloping a drug addiction isn\u2019t a character flaw or a sign of weakness and it takes more than willpower to overcome the problem. Abusing illegal or certain prescription drugs can create changes in the brain, causing powerful cravings and a compulsion to use that make sobriety seem like an impossible goal. But recovery is never out of reach, no matter how hopeless your situation seems. With the right treatment and support, change is possible. Don\u2019t give up\u2014even if you\u2019ve tried and failed before. The road to recovery often involves bumps, pitfalls, and setbacks. But by examining the problem and thinking about change, you\u2019re already well on your way.\r\n\r\n<\/section>

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       Overcoming drug addiction: Decide to make a change<\/h2>\r\nFor many people struggling with addiction, the toughest step toward recovery is the very first one: recognizing that you have a problem and deciding to make a change. It\u2019s normal to feel uncertain about whether you\u2019re ready to make a change, or if you have what it takes to quit. If you\u2019re addicted to a prescription drug, you may be concerned about how you\u2019re going to find an alternate way to treat a medical condition. It\u2019s okay to feel torn. Committing to sobriety involves changing many things, including:\r\n

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       • the way you deal with stress<\/li>\r\n \t
       • who you allow in your life<\/li>\r\n \t
       • what you do in your free time<\/li>\r\n \t
       • how you think about yourself<\/li>\r\n \t
       • the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt\u2019s also normal to feel conflicted about giving up your drug of choice, even when you know it\u2019s causing problems in your life. Recovery requires time, motivation, and support, but by making a commitment to change, you can overcome your addiction and regain control of your life.\r\n

         Overcoming addiction step 1: Think about change<\/h3>\r\n

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         • Keep track of your drug use, including when and how much you use. This will give you a better sense of the role the addiction is playing in your life.<\/li>\r\n \t
         • List the pros and cons of quitting, as well as the costs and benefits of continuing your drug use.<\/li>\r\n \t
         • Consider the things that are important to you, such as your partner, your kids, your pets, your career, or your health. How does your drug use affect those things?<\/li>\r\n \t
         • Ask someone you trust about their feelings on your drug use.<\/li>\r\n \t
         • Ask yourself if there\u2019s anything preventing you from changing. What could help you make the change?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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           Preparing for change: 5 key steps to addiction recovery<\/h4>\r\n

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           1. Remind yourself of the reasons you want to change.<\/li>\r\n \t
           2. Think about your past attempts at recovery, if any. What worked? What didn\u2019t?<\/li>\r\n \t
           3. Set specific, measurable goals, such as a start date or limits on your drug use.<\/li>\r\n \t
           4. Remove reminders of your addiction from your home, workplace, and other places you frequent.<\/li>\r\n \t
           5. Tell friends and family that you\u2019re committing to recovery, and ask for their support.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1296","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n