Streamwood is considered a village of Illinois and represents 1/3 of the "Tri Village" area that includes Bartlett and Hanover Park. Originally, people who founded the city were all part of the core team of engineers and construction workers who built the city. It was originally billed as the "Town of Tomorrow," but there unpaved streets and insufficient well systems causes the city to protest--turning most the people into activists.
Every city needs the right infrastructure in place to facilitate happiness and well-being. In a similar vein, people who struggle with addiction have an issue of infrastructure. Their central components and processing mechanisms have rendered them ill-equipped to deal with life as it comes--propelling them toward drugs.
How Does Someone Develop an Addiction?
Addiction happens to people because of a myriad of reasons. Some people develop an addiction due to trauma, injury, genetics or all three. However, there's generally a process that underscores every person's descent into addiction.
The first stage of addiction, drug experimentation, involves a desire from the person to try something new or shake up their life. This motivation can come from a number of places. This desire isn't always random, either. People who experience chronic pain might experiment with a drug to feel better.
One of the defining characteristics of this stage is the feeling of power the person has. They feel like they can quit at any time and not use for periods of time.
The next stage is regular drug use. You go from experimenting to using in ways that include the drug into your everyday life and routines. Though you aren't fully addicted, you begin teaching your brain to depend on the drug for things such as: sleep, stress relief, weight loss or pain relief.
The next stage is risk-taking drug use. During this stage, you will begin using in ways that affect your everyday life and hurt other people--including yourself. This is important as the person might become aware of their problem and they have the choice to continue down the road of destruction or stop.
If the user doesn't stop, they will become dependent on drugs, both physically and mentally. This dependence will ruin their lives and the lives of those they love if they don't get it under reins. If you know someone who struggles with dependence, consider getting them help. It's not too late. The best way to get your life under control is to leave the place where your dependence developed and find a treatment center. We can help you. Call us now: (866) 578-7471 .
When you finish rehab, you still have a lot of work to do. One of the best ways to ensure that you remain sober following treatment is to attend 12-step groups. In these groups, you will learn the skills to make sure that you don't relapse and fellowship with other people going through similar struggles. Find a meeting now!
