Addiction

Do you find yourself engaging in activities that you know are bad for you, but unable to stop?  Drinking heavily and more often?

Do you find yourself engaging in activities that you know are bad for you, but unable to stop?  Drinking heavily and more often? Relying on pain medication even after your injury has healed?  Or maybe engaging in risky sexual behavior to avoid facing your problems?  If so, you may be dealing with addiction.

Addiction is the compulsive or chronic desire for substances or behavior that often have adverse consequences. The habit-forming nature and immediate gratification, particularly when it comes to substances, can be difficult to break, creating a slippery slope where you need more and more of a substance or even behavior, to achieve the same high.

Some addictive substances and activities include:

• Alcohol

• Inhalants

• Opioids

• Cocaine

• Nicotine

• Sex

• Gambling

• Overeating

• Overspending

Addiction can be a debilitating condition, taking over every aspect of your life, but it doesn’t have to… If you find yourself unable to stop engaging in harmful behavior, a therapist at Foundations Counseling can help. Let us help you discover the root of your addiction and choose a healthier way of life. 

If you feel you’re ready to begin your mental health journey, the first step is to contact Foundation Counseling Center by phone at (256)-497-1790 or online to discuss the type of therapy (individual, family, or group) you are seeking.