FAQ

👉🏻When an alcoholic or an addict begins to use, the symptom of craving kicks in, and the brain demands more alcohol or drugs. Even when they stop using, alcoholics and addicts have the symptom of poor insight/denial which tells them that they can successfully use again, even though their history demonstrates that they clearly cannot. Euphoric recall is one way the brains of alcoholics and addicts trick them into remembering the good times and not the bad.

The symptom of craving, the symptom of poor insight / denial, and the symptom of euphoric recall are basic elements of the disease of addiction, which is a treatable disease.

👉🏻Studies on relapse have consistently shown that relapse is a process, whose final step is drinking or drug use. Many things happen before a person picks up the drink or drug. The relapse process is inevitable; it is a basic symptom of the disease of addiction. However, the process can be arrested before patients get to that first drink or drug, and reversed. Arresting and reversing the relapse process is a lifelong aspect of recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction.

👉🏻Remember that not wanting treatment is a typical symptom of the disease of addiction. It is a treatable symptom. All patients with the disease of addiction go through periods where they don’t want help. Some people stay there and never want help; some people do have moments of great pain where they are ready to accept help on their own. Often, an intervention can be instrumental in motivating the individual to seek help.
Steps to take include—

1.Approach them with empathy and concern.
2.Avoid judgmental language and accusations.
3.Encourage them to seek professional help.
4.Offer support in finding and accessing treatment options.
5.Educate yourself about addiction and available resources.

👉🏻Yes, addiction can be treated successfully. While it is a chronic disease and recovery can be a long-term process, many people do recover and lead healthy, fulfilling lives. Treatment is most effective when tailored to the individual’s needs and often includes a combination of therapy, medication, and support.

👉🏻Holistic treatment approaches offer benefits such as:
Addressing the whole person, including physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Incorporating practices like yoga, meditation, and art therapy.
Reducing stress and promoting overall well-being.
Enhancing traditional treatment methods and improving recovery outcomes.