The holidays come to an end and a new stage of the year begins, full of events and circumstances that may affect the health of those who are most psychologically vulnerable. The month of September, and especially the start of the autumn season, is always a time of major changes and behavioural transformations. For addicts and groups with less ability to adapt socially to their environment, it is a serious risk factor to take into account, as they may relapse into their addictions.
In these first post-holiday weeks, a whole series of changes arrive that can generate various negative symptoms in people’s health. Such as returning to the usual routine, the start of a new school year, regional festivities, the arrival of autumn and even frequent weather changes. These are circumstances that, if not properly managed, can take an emotional toll and end up causing relapses into drugs that alter people’s behaviour.
The month of September is especially delicate for people who are addicted to and dependent on drugs. Constant changes in habits and weather conditions in the first days can affect their perception of reality. In this way, individuals who are impacted by these events are unable to make the transition from a long period of rest to one of work or responsibility.
Phenomena such as returning to work, autumn rain or longing for the holidays can awaken toxic feelings in the individual’s mindset. Causing their inability to move from one environment to another to be increased by episodes of stress, anxiety or depression. At these times, people are most vulnerable and believe they need external support to help them regain normality. This translates into a sudden addiction to alcohol, work, marijuana or any other substance that is more easily within their reach.
In the case of former addicts or rehabilitated people, they have a higher relapse rate. When their lifestyle is influenced by circumstances that can generate stress, they always look for a way out of a situation that can be emotionally difficult to resolve. Their mind remembers past use as a pleasant solution to problems, and at that moment there is a greater likelihood of losing self-control.
To avoid this type of conflict, it is highly advisable to seek refuge through the support of family, colleagues or friends. They can help us not to fall into drug addiction and to overcome the situation in a healthy way. Our CCAdicciones centre can provide its patients with appropriate treatment both for them and for their family. Through rehabilitation and psychological therapy, a person can return to a normal life and avoid relapses.
