Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in Wyomissing, PA can help people manage their urges to use the substance or engage in the activity they’re addicted to. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their addiction, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those whose addiction may stem from issues like trauma.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks in Wyomissing, PA works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their addiction, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing addiction counseling can also help to prevent relapse.
The length of addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their addiction, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in addiction counseling in the first weeks to months.
Overcoming an Addiction – Counselors and Therapists in Reading, PA
Addictions are a real problem and it can include many things such as alcohol, drugs, medications, tobacco, caffeine, gambling, sex, food, exercise, shopping, or even the internet.
Addictions can happen to anyone—don’t hesitate to reach out to an addiction and substance abuse counselor at Thriveworks Reading.
What Is an Addiction?
Addictions produce intense activation of the reward system in your brain pathways and produces pleasure, often referred to as the “high.” Many things can become addictive, although not all addictions are considered a mental health disorder.
How Do I Know If I Have an Addiction?
You may find yourself using substances or engaging in addictive behaviors more frequently, using larger amounts, and despite wanting to quit; you find yourself unsuccessful. You may spend more time and energy in activities trying to get the substances or engaging in the behavior and then more time recovering from its effects.
You may also experience withdrawal symptoms from certain substances and find yourself using more, just to avoid them. You may start to lie to conceal your addiction from others or steal to finance your addiction.
You may also start to feel distressed, anxious, depressed, and more irritable. You may feel like you are losing control.
How Can Thriveworks-Reading/Wyomissing Help?
At Thriveworks Reading-Wyomissing, we have experienced, credentialed, and licensed counselors that can help you determine if you have an addiction and get you the help that you need.
Get back on the right track and on the road to restoration with help from the counseling professionals at Thriveworks Reading Counseling.
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