Saturday 18 October 2014

By Dominique Martin





Changing a person who is struggling with drug addiction may seem like an impossible goal but in real sense it can be achieved if the addict is determined. No matter how much this task may seem impossible, it can be achieved with the right kind of information and resources to help overcome lifes conflicts from addiction. The following are some things that an addict who is on the road to recovery may find useful.



The hardest part of recovery for the people struggling as addicts is accepting that they actually have a problem and deciding to stop the problem. Many of them try as hard as possible to hide their addiction despite the fact that it is destroying them. The change is however not as easy as it seems. It involves changing many aspects of life like the way a person deals with their stress and how they spend their free time.



Trying to stop the use of drugs is not an easy process. The process needs plenty of time, dedication, motivation and also support. It is associated with a lot of conflict especially between the society and the addict. Addicts are known to be very self-centered because they care about their drug related needs only. They normally take this character to the recovery process too but the relatives and friends are advised to be very understanding.



After an addict has accepted their problem and decided to change, they should be helped to explore the available treatment options. Every treatment method is different and works differently in different people. It is therefore advisable that an addict finds their own customized method of treatment that is likely to be successful.



A good treatment package is one that tackles the drug abuse problem and other related issues. This is because the problem also impacts the health, relationships and the career of the victim. It also has a great effect on their psychological status. Other than the factors above, it must also treat the real reason that the addict started to use drugs.



The next step to recovery is reaching out for support. One can only manage to get a sober if they change their social network. It will be hard to change if one maintains the friends who introduced them to the drug life. They can try joining a church or a civic group that will help them get the needed support in the recovery process.



The next thing to learn is the easiest ways to cope with stress. Even after they have dealt with the drug thing they must try to cope with the reason they started in the first place. If it was because of low self-esteem, they must try to accept themselves. There are various ways that stress can be channeled other than drugs such as yoga or getting a massage.



After all the above objectives have been achieved, the patient will be required to avoid all things that trigger their addiction. The recovery time is a hard one for both the patient and their loved ones and it will be unfortunate if they have to go through it all over again. It is also very expensive thus should be treated seriously.









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