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Decide to make a change

The development of drug addiction is not a sign of a character defect or weakness, and is more than willful to overcome the problem. Illegal or misuse of some prescription drugs can cause brain changes, which can lead to powerful craving and compulsion to use what seems like an impossible goal of abstinence. But recovery is never out of reach, no matter how hopeless your situation is or how many times you have tried and failed before. With the right treatment and support, change is possible.

For many people struggling with addiction, the hardest step towards recovery is the very first one: recognizing that you have a problem and deciding to make a change. If you are ready to begin recovery, or if you have what it takes to leave, it is normal to feel uncertain about it. If you are addicted to prescription medication, you may be concerned about how you are searching for an alternative method to treat the medical condition. It is okay to feel torn. To keep sobriety, there are several things to change, including:

• how to deal with stress

Who do you allow in your life

• what do you do in your free time

• how do you think about yourself

• Prescription and over-the-counter medicines

It is also normal to feel conflicted about giving the medicine of your choice, when you know that it is causing problems in your life. Recovery requires time, motivation and support, but making a commitment to change allows you to overcome your addiction and take control of your life.

Mistakes to Avoid with Addiction Treatment

It is a big mistake to choose the wrong type of addiction treatment facility or program, which can cost you future restraint and restraint from drugs or alcohol. Wrong treatment methods or facility types can cause you to end, or even leave before treatment ends and on the way to healing.
Another common mistake when talking about substance abuse treatment is failure to understand what addiction is or how the condition works. Extended medication or alcohol changes the way your brain works, and the damage it can take months or even longer to finally seek help and go to treatment.
Not cultivating with the right attitude towards addiction treatment may mean that it calms down and remains that way. Recovery can be a very challenging time even when the person is highly motivated and has the right attitude. People who are not ready to change or who are just trying to fake it to make the program or system work will not get the help they need and deserve because they have the wrong attitude.
Not cultivating a strong and comprehensive support system is one of the biggest and most common mistakes you can make. A strong support system is essential so that you have the support you need when your willpower or motivation is low or when you feel a closeness. You will find that some friends and loved ones can make recovery difficult, and these people should not be considered part of your support group because they will not help you stay strong and eventually beat addiction once and for all.

Is addiction a disease?

Everyone has an opinion: is addiction a disease or an alternative? Many would argue that addiction is a string of bad choices, some people would be ashamed to compare it to “real disease” such as cancer addiction, and some people would ask “why can’t they just stop?”

The other sides of the argument are those who believe that drug addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit that can be treated with three-phase programs. The National Institute on Drug Abuse classifies intoxication as a complex, relapsing disease, and is usually more than just “good intentions” or a strong will to quit. Drug abuse hijacks the brain in ways that make it harder to quit, even for those who really want it.

Drug and alcohol use may begin as an option but do not get addicted to it. Once you are physically and mentally addicted to drugs or alcohol, this is when we begin to see the patterns and behaviors that society has deemed “morally unjust”.