Home to the famous Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama has a population of about 62,000 people. The Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Area is home to just over 150,000 citizens. The largest city in eastern Alabama, Auburn can please locals and tourists with its vast restaurant selection, great sightseeing and four-seasoned weather.
But like any other city in the country, Auburn has people who suffer from drug addiction and alcoholism. These diseases ruin lives and force tension in relationships on a regular basis. Not knowing who to turn to for help or what the next step is, addicts and alcoholics usually just continue to feed their addiction.
After a while, their drug and alcohol use cause their body to develop a chemical dependency to these substances. Meaning, they need to intake drugs or alcohol just for their body to feel normal in order to function. Living with a chemical dependency to a substance that can kill you at any given minute is no way to live. It can be hard to believe but there is a way to change that situation.
Changing the situation, you are in takes time and effort, but through rehab you can get back to living life on your terms instead of your addiction's terms. But you do not have to be alone, we are here to help you turn your life around. Give us a call at (866) 578-7471 . We can help you find a rehab program in a professional facility.
Is It a Good Idea to Travel for Treatment?
Those who travel for treatment tend to see great results. Skipping town for a while can give you the open mindset you need to realize that there is more to life than just getting loaded. To complete rehab you will have to put forth all of your attention. Getting out of town for a while can also allow you to get some separation from the people who encourage your drug and alcohol. Your go-to drug dealers or friends who want to get wasted with you every day will only be distractions if you are trying to get clean.
How Do I Help a Loved One?
If you know someone who is having a hard time realize that their substance abuse has gotten out of hand, then you might have to step in to save their life. Holding an intervention can be a great way to point out to a loved one that they need help.
An intervention is a gathering of family and friends to express concern about their loved one's addiction. Let your loved one know that everyone wants to see them get better and will support their decision to go to rehab. The main goal of the gathering should be to get the addict to agree to go to rehab. Attending AA and NA Meetings are great ways to build a strong support group. It is important to have people you can talk to when you are having a bad day because bad days lead to temptations to use drugs and alcohol. Your addiction will never be "cured" triggers will always be present, it will be on you to stay focused on your sobriety.
