Addiction is defined as a disease of the brain.
It is a chronic illness that requires intensive therapeutic and medical treatment.
It is time to seek treatment when it causes problems in the life of the addict; when the person is still unable to stop engaging in the addictive behavior even with a genuine desire to stop or great fear of remorse about what has and will happen.
Many of the same programs that are effective in the treatment of dependence upon drugs and alcohol are effective in the treatment of behavioral, or process, addictions.
The program will include some, or a combination, of these resources:
Detox: Some clients have insomnia, agitation, panic, angry outbursts, headaches, and other withdrawal symptoms when they stop indulging in the addictive behavior. Support through this is essential.
Diagnosis and evaluation: Just as with substance abuse and addiction, there are often co-occurring disorders at play that may be impacting the person's compulsivity and ability to remain abstinent in recovery. A thorough evaluation process can help to identify any co-occurring substance abuse issues and/or mental health disorders that may be contributing to, causing, or in any way impacting the person's experience with behavioral addictions.
Treatment Plan: A unique combination of therapies will be chosen based on the person's evaluation and diagnosis result, personal circumstances and comfort level, and goals for recovery.
Family/Friend Support: It is often just as important for loved ones to engage in their own healing processes.
There IS help out there.
It IS a long road; part of your journey.
It IS worth it.
YOU are worth it.
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