For elite performers, athletes and high achievers, substance use can be the outlet they turn to when the stress becomes too much. What can be challenging is when the same traits that make you successful in other areas of you life suddenly are the source of harm when it comes to substance use.
Addiction symptoms and behaviors include, among others:
- Feeling the need to use the substance regularly, which can be daily or multiple times a day
- Having intense urges for the substance
- Over time, needing more of the substance to get the same effect
- Making certain that you maintain a supply of the substance
- Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities
- Doing things you wouldn’t normally do to get the substance, such as stealing or lying to loved ones
- Focusing more and more time and energy on getting and using the substance
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using the substance
- Failed attempts to quit using the substance
If you can relate to any of the above symptoms or behaviors, it may be time to consider addiction counseling.
I believe that there are many paths to a successful recovery that will work with your goals and ensure you can make the life changes you want to make! Contact me today for a free 20 minute consultation.
