Learning to Overcome Addiction Part 3
This is a 4 part blog, dedicated to helping you overcome addiction.
Setting the date to quit using drugs or alcohol.
Be careful in setting this date as we all know that tomorrow never comes. Setting a date for quitting that is tomorrow is something that we all have done, we all know that tomorrow never comes, due to the fact when we think it is here it is already today, this makes it so there is always a tomorrow.
Do not set the date for a month from now or even next year your resolve for stopping addiction will fade and it will become business as usual once again. Consider choosing a date that is meaningful to you and set it a week or 2 weeks at the most. This will give you time to get prepared mentally and physically.
Mark this date on your phone, calendar, computer, and announce it publicly to friends and family. Making this public will give you more of a motivation to start on the date you have chosen.
Be sure not to stop the usage of any drug or alcohol without consulting a doctor or detox center. Some drugs and Alcohol addictions can be life threatening to just stop using.
Remove triggers such as paraphernalia, photos of usage and in some cases turn off news feeds on your social media or delete them all together.also delete and or remove the people from your life and social media that you used to use with. Try and replace the items or people and photos with things that make you feel good and inspire life. Get some good books and movies to help combat the boredom that is sure to fill your mind. Fill your fridge with healthy choices and some indulgent foods to start you on the path to a healthy lifestyle. Changing your environment will give you the feeling of starting anew and can really brighten your day.
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This is a short program overview that is in no way a substitute for clinical help and drug rehabilitation centers. For the best result always consult an addiction specialist or get yourself into a drug and alcohol rehab program . These steps are what have helped me in my early recovery and I thought I would share them in hopes that they will help other achieve a life without the need for addiction.
