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  September 2007 EAP Topic
 "Addiction Recovery"

Addiction – what is it?

Loss of control over the use of a substance or an activity

 

 

Text Box: Substances:   alcohol   illegal drugs (meth, cocaine, etc)  prescription drugs (pain-killers)   over-the-counter medication (sleeping pills)   nicotine, caffeine, etc.

 

Text Box: Addictive “Activities”: eating gambling exercise  sex work shopping playing computer or video games staying in unhealthy relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**It is possible to have more than one addiction and common for someone to be addicted to more than one drug.

 

What happens when you can’t stop using?

An addiction can:

 Cause serious physical health problems and is linked to mental health problems

Destroy relationships with family and friends

 Affect job performance so severely that the person loses their job

Clean out savings and possibly result in bankruptcy

Who can develop an addiction?

Anyone can…young or old, male or female!  There is no way to find out who will become addicted.

Who can develop an addiction?

Anyone can…young or old, male or female!  There is no way to find out who will become addicted.

 

 Cloud Callout: Genetics- any person may inherit the tendency. “Mom drank and so did grandpa, humm.”

Oval Callout: Family Influences: As a child you may have seen or learned addictive behaviors.  “Mom always drank until she passed out and dad would just put her to bed.”  

 

Rectangular Callout: Addiction often follows a pattern:  Try the substance or activity Continue using the substance Deny that you have a problem LOSE CONTROL!!

 

What can I do about an addiction?

There is a lot of help out there for people that have an addiction but you have to:

1.    Admit that you have a problem – this is the first step to recovery!

2.    Talk to someone you trust – you don’t have to face this alone.  Choose a family member, friend, doctor, or a professional counselor.

3.    Seek help – locate treatment options in your area.  Your Employee Assistance Program can help you to identify appropriate treatment providers in your area. 

4.    There are self-help groups where people with addictions provide support and encouragement for each other: Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Codependents Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, etc. There are also meetings for family members to get support: Al-Anon – for family/friends of someone who has an alcohol addiction and Nar-Anon – for family/friends of someone with an addiction to Narcotics

 

“Believe In Yourself and Good Things Do Start Happening!”

~ William James ~

Addictions are treatable: what types of treatment can I receive?

Inpatient treatment – Hospitalization may be necessary in some cases, especially in early stages of recovery.

Residential treatment – Usually 28 day (some can last 6 months –1 year) treatment, focusing on treating addictive behaviors and replacing them with more healthy coping skills.

Outpatient services – Individual and group therapy on an outpatient basis.  Frequency and time commitment based upon level of care needed to recover.  Family therapy is also helpful in treating certain addictions.

Nutrition Counseling – For people with addictions who have neglected their diet - to rebuild healthy eating habits.

Other options – Acupuncture (inserting small, thin needles at certain points in body to increase circulation and relieve tension), relaxation techniques, and drug therapy may be prescribed in combination with other types of treatment where indicated.

 

“Yesterday's lessons and experiences must be used wisely today to create a better tomorrow.”   -- unknown

 You can reclaim your life!  You can recover!

 "Only I can change my life.  No one can do it for me."  

~ Carol Burnett ~   

What will be different after treatment?

Improved relationships – recovery gives you the chance to work out difficulties and form new, healthy relationships.

Improved health – abstaining from addictive behavior can improve both physical and mental health.

Get finances back in order – can lead to more financial security.

 “Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense."  --Ralph Waldo Emerson·   

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