SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Bellosa Counseling – Substance Abuse Services – Call to set an appointment with us today at 847-220-4977
Recognizing the warning signs that you or someone close to you is struggling with addiction is essential for knowing when to seek therapy for substance abuse.
Addressing the signs can lead to helpful intervention and a pathway to recovery.
Losing Control
If you’re finding it difficult to control your use of substances, even when you truly want to, it’s a likely indicator of the need for professional intervention. Unsuccessful attempts to stop and ongoing cravings are concerning signs.
Neglecting Obligations
A decline in fulfilling work-related, school-related, personal, or family responsibilities because of substance use is a red flag. Neglecting responsibilities is a sign that substance or alcohol abuse is disrupting your daily life.
Deteriorating Health
Issues stemming from substance abuse, like frequent illness, fatigue or rapid weight loss should not be overlooked. These all indicate that therapeutic intervention is warranted.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Bellosa Counseling – Substance Abuse Services – Call to set an appointment with us today at 847-220-4977
Recognizing the warning signs that you or someone close to you is struggling with addiction is essential for knowing when to seek therapy for substance abuse.
Addressing the signs can lead to helpful intervention and a pathway to recovery.
Losing Control
If you’re finding it difficult to control your use of substances, even when you truly want to, it’s a likely indicator of the need for professional intervention. Unsuccessful attempts to stop and ongoing cravings are concerning signs.
Neglecting Obligations
A decline in fulfilling work-related, school-related, personal, or family responsibilities because of substance use is a red flag. Neglecting responsibilities is a sign that substance or alcohol abuse is disrupting your daily life.
Deteriorating Health
Issues stemming from substance abuse, like frequent illness, fatigue or rapid weight loss should not be overlooked. These all indicate that therapeutic intervention is warranted.
Increasing Tolerance
Addiction often leads to developing tolerance, where it takes larger amounts of the substance to get the same effect. This is a clear indication that the addiction is progressing.
Symptoms of Withdrawal
Experiencing nausea, irritability or anxiety when attempting to reduce or stop substance use points to a dependence that merits professional help.
Isolation
If you or your loved one is increasingly isolated and withdrawn from social relationships and activities because of substance use, it signals a serious problem that should be addressed.
The Benefits Substance Abuse Therapy
Comprehensive Assessment
Therapy entails a thorough evaluation of the individual’s addiction history and related mental health issues. This approach enables custom treatment.
Develop Skills
Therapy can equip someone with a substance abuse problem with coping skills and relapse prevention strategies to manage cravings.
Rebuild Relationships
Therapy also helps individuals repair relationships damaged by substance use by addressing the impact of their addiction on loved ones.
