What can you do if drug and alcohol use are ruining your life? What can you do to help those around you? In spite of all the hype getting clean can be easier that you think.
Addicted people get and stay clean every day through a variety of ways.
The trick is to find the way that is right for you and stick with it.
Here are some things you can do right now to clear your mind and get you on the right track.
1.
Get someone in your corner.
Finding someone you can count on when you need them can make huge difference.
When a person first tries to get clean they often find themselves alone and confused.
By connecting with someone you trust early in recovery you will have won half the battle.
2.
Give yourself a break.
If at first you don't succeed, try and try again.
Most people do not get and stay clean on their first attempt.
It goes against the very nature of addiction to expect that to be the case.
The key here is to treat "failed" attempts as stepping stones and not stumbling blocks.
3.
Get involved in a group of some kind.
Things are always easier with other people.
By finding a group to belong to early in recovery you set yourself up for victory.
Make sure your friends know what you are up to and they will be able to be there in times of need.
4.
Relax.
I know it is easy to say but hard to do.
Human beings outgrow things.
Yes, even drug abuse! Sometimes it really is just about relaxing and letting go of old worn-out patterns of behavior.
Just by reading this article you are setting yourself up to make changes.
Lasting change takes time.
But by keeping these tips in mind, you can be sure you are well on your way.