Common Symptoms
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Taking the substance in larger amounts or for longer than you're meant to
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Continuing to drink or use drug, even when is causes problems in your life or relationships
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Inability to cut down or stop when you want to
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Drinking or using in situations even when it puts you in danger
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Psychological and physical withdrawal if drink/drug is stopped
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Needing more of the substance to get the effect you want (tolerance)
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Cravings and urges to use the substance
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Physical health problems due to substance use
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Social and occupational problems caused by substance use
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Development of withdrawal symptoms, which can be relieved by taking more of the substance.
Addiction/Substance Use
I have worked with many clients who are struggling with their mental health while also having an unhealthy relationship with substances. Substance abuse can be incredibly challenging to overcome on your own.
Regardless of where you are at in your addiction, I’m here to help. I can also offer counseling to the loved ones of someone suffering from addiction. Give me a call or book a session now to begin.