Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in Fort Worth, TX can help people manage their urges to use the substance or engage in the activity they’re addicted to. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their addiction, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those whose addiction may stem from issues like trauma.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks in Fort Worth, TX works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their addiction, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing addiction counseling can also help to prevent relapse.
The length of addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their addiction, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in addiction counseling in the first weeks to months.
Fort Worth, TX Addiction Counseling and Therapy
Addictions knows no limitations. There are as many as 21 million people in the US who are fighting an addiction. It is an illness that strikes young and old, rich and poor, men and women in every race, nationality, and religion. Addiction can look like a compulsive activity—sex, Internet, gambling, video games, shopping, and more. Addiction can look like abusing a substance—prescription drugs, alcohol, opioids, cocaine, marijuana, and more.
The mental health professionals at Thriveworks Counseling in Fort Worth, TX have worked with many clients, fighting addiction and restoring balance to their brain. We understand the treatment options and work closely with each individual to find holistic and personalized treatment. Reach out today for help.
What Does an Addiction Look Like?
Addiction is an illness that takes place in the brain, but it manifests in particular attitudes and behaviors within an individual’s life. Certain actions are signs that addiction has taken hold. When these signs are present, it may be time to reach out for professional help. Early intervention is often a key to recovery. Think about what is happening in your life right now. Are any of these symptoms present?
- Escalation: As an addiction develops, the initial substance or activity will need to be escalated in order for individuals to experience the same effects. One drink will turn into two and three and four. Gambling once a month will turn into gambling once a week or once a day. One hour in front of the gaming console will turn into two and three and four. Early intervention may cutoff the escalation pattern, but without interference, addiction escalates.
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Addicts usually do not want to be addicted. They often know that their lives are in turmoil. They probably have tried to stop abusing the substance or doing the activity but without success. These attempts usually rely upon willpower, but addiction is not about choice. People do not choose to be addicted. They cannot choose their way out of addiction—they need other treatment options.
- Moodiness: People who are addicted are often easily angered and annoyed. These emotions may be a direct result of the addiction—often, anger flares when loved ones refuse to enable the addiction. If people do not have their fix, they can become irritable. This moodiness may also signal a lack of healthy coping skills.
- Deceit: Addiction and deceit are often two sides of the same coin. When there is addiction, there is almost always deceit. People may lie to protect the addiction, to hide their actions, to obtain their substance, to minimize the disease, and the list could go on and on.
- Captivated Thoughts: When addiction takes hold, it becomes the center of a person’s life. Their thoughts, their dreams, and their energy all goes toward the addiction—supporting it, hiding it, continuing it.
Scheduling Addiction Therapy at Thriveworks Counseling in Fort Worth, TX
Did you recognize any of addiction’s symptoms either in your own life or in the life of someone you love? If so, you are not alone. Many people are fighting, and many people are finding healing and treatment. Support is available. The counselors and therapists at Thriveworks Fort Worth are ready to start a healing journey with you. When you contact our office, know that…
- A person—our scheduling specialist—will answer the phone and help you find an appointment time.
- New clients often have an appointment the same week as scheduling.
- We work with many insurance companies and accept many insurance plans.
- Evening and weekend appointments are offered.
Let’s battle addiction together. Call Thriveworks Fort Worth today.
