{"id":45858,"date":"2022-05-04T06:00:32","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T04:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/learning-to-live-with-an-addiction\/"},"modified":"2022-05-04T06:00:32","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T04:00:32","slug":"learning-to-live-with-an-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/en\/learning-to-live-with-an-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning to live with an addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learning to live with an addiction involves a continuous process of work. An addiction is for life, even if one never consumes again. It will forever mark the lives of individuals who have developed a substance abuse disorder. It will be a turning point. Despite its lifelong nature, it is true that recovery is possible<\/strong> and that stopping consumption forever is not a utopia. <\/p>\n

With the necessary help, treatment, and professional support, an addiction can be overcome<\/strong>. It is feasible to never consume again. However, one must learn to live with an addiction, as it is a chronic disease. The knowledge of experts is required because it is necessary to relearn how to live, change habits, ways of acting, and understanding situations. For example, behaviors that did not pose a danger before the addiction, such as attending a celebration where alcohol is present, must be approached with caution after developing an alcohol addiction, as going to a party with alcoholic beverages could lead to a relapse. <\/p>\n

Living with an addiction can have hard moments, such as feeling misunderstood by those around you, the urge to consume again, relapses… At CCAdicciones<\/strong><\/a>, we provide you with our treatments and a medical team. <\/p>\n

Addiction: a chronic disease<\/h2>\n

Addiction is classified as a chronic disease. It is relevant to highlight these two terms: disease and chronic. It is key to make it clear that addiction is a disease and that the person suffering from it is ill. It is not a vice, and the addict is not a selfish person who continues to consume because they want to. Drugs alter the structure of the brain and make users dependent; they need that substance regardless of the harm it is doing to them or the risks they are taking. For this reason, at CCAdicciones, we point out that it is important to seek professional help. Furthermore, it is categorized as chronic, meaning it will be present for life. It is important to learn to live with an addiction. <\/p>\n

I have completed rehabilitation treatment: Now what?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To successfully overcome an addiction, it will be necessary to start a detoxification treatment<\/a>.<\/strong> It is necessary to stop and put oneself in the hands of expert professionals to break with the addiction and start over again. Without abuse, dependencies, or addictions. <\/p>\n

A recovery process is a long road that does not end once the individual leaves the rehabilitation center. Addiction does not disappear when the detoxification treatment ends because it goes further. It requires subsequent, daily, and constant work on the part of the patient. <\/p>\n

10 tips for learning to live with an addiction and avoiding relapse<\/h3>\n

As mentioned previously, living with an addiction can be difficult. At CCAdicciones, we give you 10 tips that will help prevent falling back into an addiction and will contribute to better coping with the reality of living with an addiction. Our recommendations are as follows: <\/p>\n

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  1. Maintain a positive attitude.<\/strong> Having a predisposition and being positive about overcoming an addiction will be a fundamental factor in maintaining a good state of mind and managing a complicated process in the best possible way.<\/li>\n
  2. Do not lower your guard.<\/strong> It is important to always remain alert. Do not become overconfident just because a detoxification treatment has been completed or because you have been able to go without consuming for a while. In fact, special attention must be paid during moments when the person feels euphoric because they notice they are starting to improve, as they may think they are completely recovered, become overconfident, and make hasty decisions that jeopardize abstinence. <\/li>\n
  3. Have support.<\/strong> It is recommended to attend group therapies and stay in contact with a support group. Talking and sharing time with people in the same situation helps one feel understood, heard, and accompanied in complicated situations. <\/li>\n
  4. Engage in therapy<\/strong>. Follow-up by professionals will allow you to continue learning to live without consuming. Having a contact link with addiction experts will provide maximum guarantees and a greater sense of security. <\/li>\n
  5. Avoid negative feelings,<\/strong> such as stress or anxiety, because they are strongly linked to addiction. These are two sensations that can incite consumption. Through therapy, other tools can be learned to know how to face an overwhelming situation without resorting to drugs. <\/li>\n
  6. Put into practice everything learned during the detoxification treatment<\/strong>. The most obvious aspect of a detoxification treatment is that it serves to quit an addiction. However, the truth is that to successfully quit an addiction, a change in mindset is required, and new habits must be built to learn to live without drugs. It is time to apply all the knowledge acquired during the treatment at the center. <\/li>\n
  7. Perform activities (hobbies<\/em>) that enhance positive elements.<\/strong> Encourage yourself to do leisure activities for simple entertainment, but which also provide benefits. Activities that help you stay motivated, clear your mind, distract yourself, exercise… <\/li>\n
  8. Have an established routine<\/strong> with healthy habits. This will serve to have an orderly life and to structure yourself mentally. <\/li>\n
  9. Set short-term goals and challenges<\/strong> to be able to fulfill them and serve as an incentive for motivation. Ultimately, it will be the small daily victories that will allow you to remain without consuming and succeed in overcoming an addiction. <\/li>\n
  10. Be aware that an addiction can be overcome.<\/strong> A normal life can be led after addiction. It is possible to defeat this disease. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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