 
Why can’t my wife stop drinking?
If my son really wanted to stop abusing drugs, he would.
I want to stop, but I just can’t face the day without it.
If any of these statements sound familiar, please don’t wait – contact us today. Fairwinds provides highly effective alcohol and drug rehab treatment designed to heal the physical and emotional injuries of addiction.
What is Addiction?
Addiction, or chemical dependency, is a medically diagnosable brain and behavioral disease that is chronic, progressive and potentially fatal. But like many other diseases, chemical dependency can be successfully treated. There are three aspects of addiction:
1. Biological – Addiction tends to run in families. If a parent or other close relative has struggled with chemical dependency, you are at greater risk because you may have inherited this family trait.
2. Psychological – Depending on chemicals to cope with problems and stress contributes to addiction, as does having certain personality traits, such as impulsiveness, self-destructiveness, or the need for high levels of excitement.
3. Social/Cultural – Easy access to alcohol and drugs, peer pressure, or relationships in which a friend or loved one uses alcohol or drugs can all contribute to addiction.
What are the Warning Signs?
An individual doesn’t have to experience all of these common signs or symptoms in order to have an alcohol or drug addiction:
- Uses alcohol or other drugs excessively or inappropriately
- Spends a lot of time getting or using substances
- Has trouble cutting down or stopping once he/she starts using
- Experiences withdrawal symptoms when he/she cuts down or stops using
- Uses alcohol or other drugs to avoid or stop withdrawal symptoms
- Uses substances even though they are causing problems in his/her life
- Gives up important activities or loses friendships because of substance use
- Stops using for a period of time (days, weeks or months), only to start up again
- Gets into trouble with the law because of use
- Has blackouts, or forgets conversations or actions while under the influence of chemicals
If you or your loved one is exhibiting any of the warning signs of addiction, please don’t wait. Fairwinds provides highly effective alcohol and drug rehab treatment for this dangerous disease. Contact us today to find out more.
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