Substance Abuse

Addiction is a dangerous, yet treatable disease. Unlike other types of illnesses, addiction requires the commitment and cooperation of the abuser in order to begin a journey to recovery. Individuals suffering from addiction are encouraged to seek treatment from an experienced counselor who can help identify the cause of self-abusive behaviors and facilitate a path to wellness and healing. With professional counseling, the seemingly daunting decision to stop an addiction can be broken into small, less-frightening steps that make recovery seem much more conceivable.

Did you know…

addiction is a disease that the National Institutes of Health estimates could affect as much as 50 percent of the U.S. population? Many people link addiction only to alcohol and illicit drugs. Though these are commonly abused substances, an addiction can form around any activity or substance, including eating, exercising, working, sex, tobacco, and gambling. Some people are even addicted to normal pastimes like being on the Internet, playing video games, or shopping.