Many people who suffer from addiction have a substance like drugs or alcohol or behavior of choice. On the other hand, some individuals partake in what is available. No matter what, the addiction or vice can take hold of the person causing irrational thoughts and actions and making it difficult to recover. However, we want you to know that support, treatment, and recovery are possible.
Addiction is a medical disorder that affects the brain and consumes a person’s life. Additionally, it causes damaging consequences that impact the person suffering and their loved ones.
Through addiction therapy, you can learn valuable skills and strategies to help you reclaim your life and repair potential damage caused by a substance or behavioral addiction. Remember, addiction therapy can also be helpful if your drug or alcohol use is more problematic and to the point of full-blown addiction.
Addiction falls into two main categories; chemical dependency addiction and behavioral addiction.
What is Chemical Addiction?
Chemical addiction involves the use of chemical substances such as drugs or alcohol.
What is Addictive Behavior?
Behavioral addiction is when the person suffering becomes compulsive to engage in unhealthy behaviors and activities.
Dependency generally refers to physical dependence on a substance or behavior. With dependency, it is possible to have the physical need without being addicted. However, for most people, dependency can turn into an addiction.
With addiction, whatever the person is addicted to becomes the top priority, even though it causes harm to themselves and their loved ones. Addiction happens when the person develops a physical and mental reliance on a chemical or behavior.
Mental dependency also called psychological dependence, is when there is a psychological response to use a chemical substance or behavioral activity to cope with an uncomfortable or triggering event.
Physical dependency happens when there is a withdrawal, and the tolerance for dealing with the withdrawal is low.
Addiction counseling is an evidence-based treatment that utilizes various methods to improve life and sustain sobriety. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy is the most common and effective ways. Another effective therapeutic modality is Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Sharing your experience and emotions in a trusting and supportive environment can improve your quality of life and help you better cope with triggers and stressors. Addiction counseling can also increase self-awareness of negative thoughts and behavioral patterns.
Addiction counselors offer professional support throughout the entire treatment process. They will conduct evaluations and assessments to understand your unique situation better. In addition, they help explore what caused the addiction, help you process the feelings, and identify triggers, negative thoughts, and behavioral patterns. Lastely, they develop individualized plans, from recovery to relapse prevention to aftercare treatment.
The most commonly known addictions are alcohol and drugs. However, many other addictions go beyond these. Some of the types of addiction counseling that we offer include:
Chemical Addictions:
Alcohol Addiction
Drug addiction
Heroin Addiction
Cocaine Addiction
Prescription Drug Addiction
Opioid Addiction
Inhalant Addiction
Xanax Addiction
Benzodiazepine Addiction
Behavioral Addiction:
Porn Addiction
Gambling Addiction
Internet Addiction
Social Media Addiction
Shopping Addiction
Exercise Addiction
Sexual Addiction
Food Addiction
Work Addiction
When it comes to addiction, there are many signs you can look for. Some signs of addiction include:
It is essential to have a robust support system and seek addiction counseling for those struggling with a chemical or behavioral addiction. Without treatment, addictions worsen, leading to severe consequences and interfering with daily life. Without support, you are more susceptible to relapse. Our addiction counselors in Fort Worth are here to help.
Sonny has been working in the addiction field for the last 3 decades. Sonny works with clients with drug and alcohol related problems and also provides intervention services for families trying to get their loves ones to inpatient treatment. Sonny also works with individuals whose family member is struggling with drug and alcohol related problems and need assistance for helping to navigate this.
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Elaine Garrison, MBA, MS, LPC has extensive experience in helping individuals with a wide range of presenting issues. Elaine is certified in EMDR and works with individual clients. Elaine specializes in trauma, anxiety and depression. She's known for her expertise in treating clients with EMDR.
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Kim has extensive experience and has worked for over 30 years in a variety of clinical settings. She's experienced in an array of topics and is very well respected by her colleagues. She is known for her specialties and expertise in trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief.
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Growing up, Rane always loved taking things apart and putting them back together. This affinity for figuring out how things work now translates into his innate ability of helping clients understand why they see things the way they do.
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