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How to Cope with Addiction – Therapists and Counselors in Alpharetta

Are you struggling with addiction or symptoms of a substance abuse problem? Reach out to Thriveworks Alpharetta for professional help. We have addiction counselors who can help you as soon as this week.

Signs and Symptoms of Addiction

There are many signs and symptoms of an addiction and they will vary depending on the type of substance/behavior and the individual affected. These may include:

• Inability to stop taking a substance or engaging in an addictive behavior, despite its harmful effects (of which the addict may be aware).
• Feelings of shame, guilt, hopelessness resulting from the addiction.
• Obsession with the object of addiction. An addict may go to great lengths to ensure that he or she always has a good stock of the addictive substance, mastering how to hide it across his/her home or car.
• Risky behavior. An addict may engage in risky behavior to continue doing or taking whatever he or she is addicted to.

Treating Addiction

There are a variety of approaches for treating addiction, ranging from self-help groups, residential rehabilitation programs and medical interventions to talk-based individual or family addiction counseling. Addiction counseling may often be of great benefit – following a detox period an affected individual is at a continuously high risk of slipping back into his addiction. This may happen, for example, as a consequence of a sudden stress or exposure to other people engaging in the addictive behavior.

Schedule Addiction Counseling at Thriveworks Alpharetta

Here at Thriveworks Alpharetta our experienced therapists are trained to help addicts cope with the daily challenges of managing their cravings helping to prevent possible relapses. We design our addiction counseling to address the needs of every patient on an individual basis. So why not get in touch with us today to arrange your first session with one of our expert counselors? We’re here to help, and new clients can often get started within the same week as reaching out.