Lighthouse Network Addictions Recovery
There is Hope: Treatment Options for Those with Addictions
It can be emotional. It can be psychological. It can be physical. In fact, it's usually all three. It can involve legal or illegal substances and behaviors. It can pleasurable or painful (or both). It can be fun (for a moment) or terrifying. It can kill. And no one is immune to its devastations. What is it?
Addiction.
Whether to caffeine, cigarettes, alcohol, sex, pornography, shopping, or illegal drug substances, addictions take their toll: on the addict's body, mind, and spirit; on his loved ones, on her co-workers and employer, on society.
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And addiction is REAL. Ask an addict. Ask their families. It's a compulsion. that drives the addict to his substance (drugs, alcohol, painkiller, cigarettes, etc.) or addictive behavior (shopping, viewing pornography, etc.) even though he knows the behavior is destructive.
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Because addiction is so powerful, those caught in its web often feel trapped and hopeless. But here's the GOOD NEWS: breaking an addiction may be difficult, BUT it is not impossible! You or your loved one can be helped.
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How?
Here are just some of the options available today for an addict wanting to overcome an addiction (or multiple addictions):
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- Drug withdrawal support (for those with drug and alcohol addictions)
- Medications to help offset drug withdrawals
- Drug and Alcohol treatment specialists (MDs, PhDs, licensed specialists)
- Counselors and support groups
- Outpatient clinics and rehabilitation centers
- Residential (inpatient) clinics and rehabilitation centers
- Individual counseling and therapy
- Family support and therapy
- Faith-based strategies (if desired) through all of the above.
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The key to overcoming addictions is this: whatever treatment the addict receives, it needs to address the WHOLE individual: the physical, mental/psychological, and spiritual aspects of his addiction and recovery. Just as addiction involves the body, mind, and spirit, so will any effective treatment strategy. It will also involve the support of a physician or highly-skilled therapist, the addict's family and friends, and other recovering addicts.
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Let us help. We'll come alongside and offer compassionate care or connect you with those who can offer the same--those who will treat and support the whole person (body, mind, and spirit).
There is hope. Addictions can be broken. And we're here to help you.
Contact us.
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