Somehow there is a glimmer of hope, a feeling deep down, that this is exactly what we are trying to achieve. The drink or the drug just makes us feel better.
Or does it?
The problem with addiction is that while that little drink or that tiny pill might have once smoothed out the edges or made us feel a little more part of the group, now it just makes us do things that embarrass, or worse, hurt us or others.
There are many myths and misconceptions about addiction: You must be weak if you continue to drink. It’s easy to stop after one drink. You aren’t an alcoholic – you still make it to work everyday! You don’t do it everyday, so you aren’t really addicted.
Forget all the old lies we tell ourselves to excuse substance abuse. Consider one idea: if you are drinking or taking drugs in a way that creates problems in your life or undermines your ability to feel truly happy and healthy, why argue about the labels and definitions? Why not instead reach out and ask for help?
Every year millions of people seek treatment for a substance abuse problem. They open themselves up to discover an amazing truth: that it is indeed possible to live life fully and joyfully without alcohol or drugs.
But sometimes you just can’t do it alone. That’s where Promises comes in. For over 20 years we have been helping people recover and change their lives for the better.
If you feel ready to live life fully, free from the cycle of despair, reach out and call us. Our intake specialists offer a free consultant over the phone during which you can openly talk about what’s going on with you and find out how we can help.
Something brought you to this page. Now it’s time to take that leap of faith and connect with the people who can help.
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