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Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a serious problem and can severely affect one’s life; it takes an emotional toll on their loved ones as well. It can be costly and cause major health issues, and can even be life threatening. It can cause loss of jobs, relationships and problems in their overall lives. Therefore it is of high importance that the addict decides to get help and to acknowledge their disease/problem. After recognizing their problem, the next step is to determine what the best course of treatment is. A medical detoxification may be needed, which should be determined by your doctor before seeking any kind of treatment.

Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by CHANGE.
– Jim Rohn

It only takes one person to change your life : YOU

There are effective things an addict can do to stay in recovery. Staying busy will help with recovery, getting a job working long hours will help keep busy, and finding new hobbies will also help. Exercise is a great way to help feel better and healthier, as well as taking vitamins and eating healthy. Changing all of their habits is crucial, as is removing themselves from their old friends. Many successful addicts in recovery say that quitting will make one feel much better, and that it is completely worth it. There are thousands of addicts who have successfully quit, and have drastically improved their lives.