True Stories of Addiction: James
Alcohol and drug addiction does not discriminate. It attacks people of all ages, genders, race, or religion. There are a multitude of reasons why one my turn to drugs, which then turns into a full-blown drug addiction.
In order to treat addiction properly, one may need to get to the root of the problem. Low self-esteem is one of the leading causes on why people go to pick up drugs and alcohol in the first place. The combination of drugs, alcohol and low self-esteem will affect the abuser both mentally and physically. Low self-esteem usually stems from how an individual will view themselves as a person.
Where Do Self-Esteem Issues Come From?
When getting treated for addiction, you must treat your low self-esteem as well. You will be more than likely to return to drugs and alcohol if the root of your problem is not taken care of.
When struggling with self-esteem issues one may view themselves as not worthy, ugly, not skinny enough, or not smart enough. Self-esteem issues usually go back to when you were a child. Child abuse, divorce, not receiving attention, or being a victim of sexual abuse are some of the many reasons an individual would chose drugs and alcohol as their escape.
Why Would You Turn to Drugs and Alcohol?
Drugs and alcohol make people feel powerful and invincible. When someone people with low self-esteem try’s drugs and alcohol it will allow them to escape from their pain and give them a way out, an escape from reality.
This will temporarily remove the self-esteem issues and make them feel better than they ever have. However, these feelings of awe don’t last forever. As soon as addiction takes over their life the self-esteem issues will return and they will be worse than before.
Treatment for Self-Esteem and Addiction
The majority of individuals struggling with addiction and self-esteem issues have a constant feeling that they are not loved by others. In order to recover, you will need to completely change the way you think and feel.
People with self-esteem issues may also feel they are useless and don’t deserve to have the life they do.
With this problem, getting gout and helping another person will be effective. It will make them feel worthy of life because they just helped someone else with theirs. The main goal is to get the suffering individual out of their head. Rehabilitation and 12-step meetings are a great way for people with drug, alcohol and self-esteem issues to recover. Talking with other people who have gone through the same thing will show them that they are not alone on the journey to recovery.
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction and low self-esteem give us a call. We will put someone on the line who has been through what you are feeling and going through. This will allow us to figure out your best treatment options. We want to help you recover. Give us a call.
