Where Do I Start With Addressing Drug Addiction?
Tackling your drug use might feel impossible at first, but it’s important to know that changing behaviour is a gradual process that often takes a few attempts.
Almost 30 years of experience has taught the team at Helm that sustainable behaviour change is more than possible – there’s no doubt you can do it.
People who reduce their substance use notice the following changes:
- Feeling more in control
- Performing better at work or school
- Reduced urges to use
- Improved relationships – less conflict and better connections
- Being a better parent
- Reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety, feeling happier and more positive
- Improved interests in things previously enjoyed such as sport or reading
- Improved sleep and feeling better in the morning
- Less worry about the future
- More money and better financial security
- Less impulsive or risky behaviour
- Enjoying life, and the things and people in it.
If you’ve been using a lot, you might experience some symptoms when you try to cut back. They can feel like the opposite of the drug’s effects, which can make it especially hard to stop using. With some drugs such as GHB, benzodiazepines or ketamine, if you’ve been using heavily, it’s important to cut back slowly. It’s a good idea to seek help and get medical advice. Talk to the team at Helm or your GP first about how to safely reduce your drug use.
