Addiction Counseling
Suffering from any kind of addiction can feel inescapable and challenging. Addiction, like many other illnesses, is the disease of the brain and takes time and commitment to heal. Our goal at Root to Recovery LLC is to enable individuals with personalized and effective therapeutic measures to help them become better versions of themselves. We will assess the severity of the addiction and determine if our services are appropriate. If we cannot support in the current stage of your recovery process, we will find a provider who is appropriate.
Understanding Addiction
The root causes of addiction are varied and complex. Some individuals may have a genetic predisposition towards addictive behavior, while others may develop an addiction due to environmental factors such as stress, trauma, or peer pressure. Additionally, mental health disorders like depression or anxiety can increase the risk of developing an addiction.
One of the key characteristics of addiction is the cycle of reward and reinforcement that occurs in the brain. When a person engages in pleasurable activities such as using drugs or alcohol, their brain releases dopamine – a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward. Over time, this leads to changes in the brain’s chemistry and structure, making it increasingly difficult for individuals to control their impulses and cravings for substances or behaviors.
Recognizing the Signs of Addiction
It’s essential to understand that addiction is not simply a lack of willpower or moral failing but rather a medical condition that requires treatment. However, recognizing when someone has developed an addiction can be challenging since it often starts with seemingly harmless experimentation.
Some common signs that someone may be struggling with an addiction include:
- Loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed
- Neglecting responsibilities at work or school
- Changes in behavior such as secrecy or lying
- Financial troubles related to obtaining substances or engaging in addictive behaviors
- Physical symptoms like weight loss/gain, insomnia, tremors/twitches
- Relationship problems with friends and family members
How Root to Recovery Can Help You and Your Family
The therapists at Root to Recovery are trained to help individuals struggling with addiction. Our goal is to enable individuals with personalized and effective therapeutic measures to help them become better versions of themselves. We will assess the severity of the addiction and determine if our services are appropriate. If we cannot support you in the current stage of your recovery process, we will find a provider who is appropriate and offer other valuable resources for you.
It’s important to remember that addiction is not just isolated to the individual; addiction affects the entire family. Our therapists work closely with both individuals and families to address the underlying dynamics and patterns that contribute to addiction. Through family therapy, education, support groups, and interventions by a Certified ARISE® Interventionist, we help families heal from the impact of addiction, rebuild trust and communication, and develop healthy coping strategies for the future.
Interventions
Are you concerned about your loved one’s addiction? Do you feel like you have no control and things are getting out of hand? You are not alone. An intervention encompasses the support of a skilled team to aid the family in helping their loved one seek treatment. Root to Recovery LLC uses a phase system to determine which intervention technique would be most appropriate for your family.
Interventions by a Certified ARISE® Interventionist.
