Top addiction therapists in 33843: Frostproof, FL.

Addiction often leads to increased emotional pain, isolation from family members and friends, loss of employment and homelessness. So, the benefits of addiction treatment would seem obvious,. But, there are less obvious benefits to treating this pervasive chronic health condition. Treatment leads to better health care outcomes by reducing emergency room visits that result from impulsive risky behaviors associated with addiction. It also reduces the likelihood of involvement or reinvolvement in the criminal justice system. Addiction counseling teaches the addict skills to stop using substances and avoid relapse. It improves motivation for recovery, encourages reintegration into the commun

Though I am not an addictions counselor, I do often assist people who are going through addiction treatment surrounding diagnoses that may be exacerbating their drug and alcohol use. If you feel you are self-medicating something more than just addiction, we will help you to find better tools to deal with your issues and therapeutic needs.

Addictions can absolutely destroy our lives. Even if it doesn't, it will at least cause major anxiety, strain our relationships, and negatively affect our careers. I have extensive experience working with individuals who struggle with many types of addictions including substance addictions and sexual addictions. You will not be judged, but you will be challenged. If you have an addiction, overcoming it may be the most difficult thing you have ever done at this point in your life, but if we work together..."YOU CAN DO IT!"

1990's research shows that 75% - 90% of addictive behavior stems from 1) Genetics/DNA/; 2) ACOA - Adult Child of an Alcoholic Syndrome; 3) ACES - Adverse Childhood Experience Score. 10 questions - "In your home before the age of 18, did . . .?" with 10 Y or N answers regarding neglect, verbal/ physical/ sexual abuse, domestic violence, abandonment / divorce/ prison, addictions, mental health. These 3 items do not "give an excuse" but definitely can give a reason & fill in a lot of blanks that heretofore have been a mysterious fog in blundering along in addictions. Do you have 1, 2, or all 3 of the items listed? You can't change the past; but, there is help now and hope for a better future.