Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington, DE 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.
Addiction in Wilmington, DE—Counseling and Therapy
Addiction can manifest as a compulsive action. Sometimes, people cannot control how often they gamble, use the Internet, have sex, or shop. Addiction can also manifest as substance abuse. People can abuse anything from prescription drugs to food to cocaine. But whatever form the addiction takes, it is not about the behavior or the substance. Addiction is an illness that changes people’s brains. It can have serious consequences in an individual’s life. It can also be treated.
The therapists at Thriveworks Wilmington understand addiction, and we understand the treatment options that are available. We have helped many addicts find the counseling, support groups, and willing they deserve. If you think you could benefit from professional addiction help, reach out to Thriveworks Wilmington today.
Signs of Addiction
Addiction disrupts a brain’s normal healthy balance so that endorphins and dopamine (pleasure hormones) flood the brain and self-regulation functions are bypassed. What is happening in the brain may not be visible to the naked-eye, but there are visible signs in people’s emotions, body, and behavior. Some of those red flags of addiction include…
Emotional Signs of Addiction
- Lack of awareness about the problem: denial, rationalizations, minimizations, blame, diversions
- Defensiveness
- Irritability
- Being unable to handle stress
- Loss of interest in people/activities that were once valued
- Obnoxious, silly, easily confused
Bodily Signs of Addiction
- Weight loss
- Red eyes, dilated pupils
- Being hyperactive or lethargic (depending upon the drug)
- Repetitive speech
- Excessive sniffing while not ill
- Body odor that is unpleasant or different
- Being undernourished or pale
Behavioral Signs of Addiction
- Missed work/school/personal engagements
- Isolating oneself
- Difficulty in school
- Keeping secrets
- Financial difficulties (particularly, needing money)
- Lying to loved ones (especially, to cover the addiction)
- Relationship problems
Setting Up an Appointment at Thriveworks Wilmington for Addiction Counseling
Are you fighting a compulsive behavior or substance abuse? If so, you are not alone. You do not have to fight alone. Reaching out for help may be the key to regaining control of your brain and of your life. Consider setting up an appointment for addiction counseling at Thriveworks Wilmington.
When you call our office, a person will answer the phone and help you make an appointment. You may be meeting with your therapist the same week. We accept many forms of insurance, and we offer evening and weekend appointments. However, we do not put our clients on a waitlist. Let’s fight addiction together. Contact Thriveworks Wilmington today.
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