Personal Addiction Counseling

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

Addiction symptoms and behaviors include, among others:

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

If you can relate to any of the above symptoms or behaviors, it may be time to consider addiction counseling.