Addiction has taken hold of people from all walks of life and from all communities. No area is immune, not even Edmonds, WA. Addiction is a mental illness and one which demands professional treatment to overcome its cunning, baffling and powerful symptoms. If you or someone you love suffers from addiction, reach out and get help immediately. Consider eliciting the help of a professional interventionist to stage an event that may mean the difference between life and death for your loved one. We can help. Give us a call today at (866) 578-7471 .

What are the Signs of Addiction?

There is exact arrangement of signs and symptoms of addiction. Everyone displays a different variety of symptoms from the same compilation, but from a bystander perspective, it can be difficult to ascribe the symptoms seen as those of active addiction.

Some common signs of addiction are loss of interest in activities, change in social circle, secretive behavior, lying and hiding amount and frequency of use, withdrawal symptoms, irritability, mood and behavior changes, insomnia, changes in appetite, fatigue, and many others. If you are worried about someone you think may be using substances dangerously or has become addicted, consider staging an intervention.

What Therapeutic Methods Work Best?

The therapy method that works best depends on the individual. A person may benefit from a variety of therapeutic methods, such as individual and group therapy. These various forms of healing help to address different aspects of deficit and pain and they work together to heal the whole person. Group therapy helps address factors of addiction such as isolation, loss of identity and lack of strong person bonds.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, is a well-known form of individual therapy in the addiction field. This method helps the person identify negative thought process and core beliefs and teaches him or her how to replace them with positive ones.

12-step programs have helped millions of people worldwide recover from using and find a better way to live. Programs such as A.A. and N.A. provide the support and guidance necessary and welcome anyone with a desire to stop using. If you suffer from addiction in Edmonds, WA, find a meeting in your area today and start living the life of which you have always dreamed.