Emerald Therapy Center: Substance Abuse Prevention

By Cassie Johnson with Emerald Therapy Center

“It’s not a problem.” “It won’t happen to me.” Infamous thoughts like this can cloud the mind of anyone struggling with substance misuse. Misleading mind games make you think it won’t happen to your mom, dad, child, sibling, or friend. October is Substance Abuse Prevention Month, and seeking the right treatment is more important than ever. To be successful, an addict must be willing to accept help.

"Addiction is a family disease,” shares Catrina Egner Lynn, CADCA1. “One person may use, but the whole family suffers. No matter how much you love someone, you don't have the power to make them give up a behavior that they aren't ready to relinquish.”

Twenty-two million Americans battle substance use disorders. Add in the family, friends, and caregivers and you get an astounding fortyfive million people who are directly impacted by addictions. Roughly one in three households suffer from or are exposed to some sort of addiction.

Emerald Therapy Center offers a comprehensive addiction recovery program focusing on four areas of wellness - emotional, physical, spiritual, and financial. Each provider at Emerald provides a custom, confidential treatment plan to meet the specific needs of every client.

"Individuals who struggle with addiction are not bad people, just sick people trying to get healthy,” said Gerren Lawson, CADCA1. “You can't beat your addiction alone, but you can choose to succeed in it every day by making the necessary choices to stay sober.”

Relapses happen, but that doesn’t mean treatment isn’t working or that the individual lacks dedication. Relapse simply means there is more room for improvement.

"Every relapse is one step closer to the freedom of recovery,” said Samantha Jones, LPCC, NCC, TCADC. “Addiction isn't the route to fun, it's the route you take to escape when things are not fun.”

Whether it’s prescription pain medication, alcohol, or illegal drugs such as cocaine, addiction is real. People with substance use disorders need real help to heal. If you are considering treatment for yourself or a loved one, don’t attempt to tackle it alone. Allow the experts at Emerald Therapy Center to guide you on your journey to a healthier, better life. 

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