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Addicted: tips for recovery!

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Once addicted, always addicted. If you are addicted yourself, you have probably heard that saying before. A painful statement. It may give a desperate feeling. Because is it really true that you can do everything to quit and it still isn't enough?

Fortunately not. It is indeed true that you will usually remain susceptible to addiction. In difficult moments, the urge to use again can be strong. But that doesn't mean you can't stay sober. That you can't stay away from all those intoxicating substances.

Quitting is really possible. Recovery too. You don't have to stay addicted forever. With the right help, you can go a long way. In this article, we explain where to start and how to increase your chances of complete recovery.

Professional help

Quitting doesn't work alone. Professional help is necessary to prevent a relapse.

Quitting can happen in many different places. Both in the Netherlands and abroad. Nowadays, we also see a striking number of people traveling to a rehab clinic in South Africa or elsewhere in the world. There are various reasons for this. Firstly, because it is simply very nice to be completely out of your own environment. Especially if the worst triggers are here. Additionally, this is also a way to bypass the long waiting lists in our country.

It is especially important that the institution you choose is also professional and has the right specialists. It is important that the treatment process does not only consist of quitting the intoxicating substances, but also looks beyond that. It is investigated how the problem originated in the first place. Only then can the real problem be addressed and the chance of relapse in the future will significantly decrease.

Sufficient aftercare

It is also important that there is sufficient help after quitting a drug or alcohol addiction There should not be a situation where you are thrown into the deep end without a lifebuoy in sight. The chance is very high that you will face challenges, especially in the first weeks after being discharged from the clinic. At those moments, it is nice if you can call someone. If you can contact someone 24/7 who understands and can keep you on the right path.

Also, try not to be discouraged if you do relapse. Instead, focus on the successes and just pick up the thread again. Sometimes a relapse is just part of it.

Seek distraction

The chance of a relapse is greater if you start to get bored or if you have no alternative to counter the urge. Therefore, it is good to look for something that offers you a lot of distraction in difficult moments. That can be anything: from reading books to playing games, exercising, or just taking a drive. You will discover what works for you.