How Substance Abuse Treatment Can Improve Your Life

Everyone indulges now and then, so it can be difficult to know if you yourself are struggling with addiction. But if you have begun to notice the signs, if substance abuse is already negatively impacting your everyday life then it may be time to seek help. You can learn about your local substance abuse treatment options by reaching out to the Axcel Treatment and Recovery Clinic, with Dr. Sullivan Bryant, in Denison, Greenville, Dallas, and San Antonio, TX.

Recognize the Signs

Substance abuse is consuming an excessive amount of alcohol or drugs to the point where it affects your physical health, your life, and those around you.

You may not be able to realize the effect that substance abuse is having on your life so it's important to recognize the signs. Maybe you are neglecting your relationships, activities you once loved, or even your school or work. Or maybe you find yourself taking larger and larger amounts of the substance even though you know it's a problem, if you are spending too much time thinking about the substance, or are participating in dangerous behaviors because of it.

Addiction

Whether it's alcohol or drugs, they all have the potential to affect your brain chemistry, making your body chemically crave the substance. But your body also builds a tolerance to it the more you take it, so every time it requires even more to satisfy the cravings.

When you've reached this level of chemical dependence it can be difficult to simply make the decision to quit on your own. With certain substances, namely, alcohol, quitting suddenly can also be dangerous. Withdrawal has physical side effects that can seriously affect your health. So it's very important to seek professional help if you are looking to finally quit.

Substance Abuse Treatment in Denison, Greenville, Dallas, and San Antonio, TX

If you are interested in exploring the benefits of substance abuse treatment and live in or near the areas of Denison, Greenville, Dallas, and San Antonio, TX, you can schedule a consultation with Dr. Bryant of the Axcel Treatment and Recovery Clinic by dialing (866) 662-8282.

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