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5 Truths About Addiction & Counseling
1.
Your addiction is the result of an underlying issue
 A good addiction counselor understands that most of the time, addiction is a combination of
biological and psychological components. However, much of the time, there are other
underlying issues that lead to a person engaging in addiction. When you seek help, you should
be working on those issues while also focusing on the addiction. For better healing that is also
longer lasting, you need to unearth that underlying issue.
2.
Relapse is reality
 Relapsing into your old habits isn’t anything to be ashamed of and neither should you be
dreading it. Think of it as a crucial part of the healing process. If you are to recover, relapses –
yes multiple – will happen. You won’t be able to stave them off with say, will power. What you
should do instead is stay committed.
3.
The logistics play an important part in your healing
 Once you have resolutely made up your mind to get help for your addiction, it is imperative
that you let the people closest to you in on the secret. Your objective should be to let them
know that you will need their help. That’s important because of the logistics. If you have kids,
then who picks up the kids from school? If you are leaving your job, then who will take care of
the finances? Your insurance company, the type of facility you go to etc. All of it needs to be
settled for a smoother transition.