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Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in Lexington, MA can help people manage their urges to use the substance or engage in the activity they’re addicted to. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their addiction, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those whose addiction may stem from issues like trauma.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks in Lexington, MA works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their addiction, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing addiction counseling can also help to prevent relapse.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their addiction, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in addiction counseling in the first weeks to months.
There are two types of addiction, both of which can be equally destructive but in different ways. The first type, the type that most people immediately imagine when someone says the word “addict” is called substance dependence and occurs when one develops an addiction to a physical thing, be it chocolate, junk food, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. The second type of addiction is more of a behavioral type where a person can become addicted to a particular activity such as sex, gambling, pornography, or shopping. Even exercise and work can be classed as addictions if either activity is starting to consume your life.
If you are exhibiting signs or addiction, be it the substance dependence type or the activity type, an addiction therapist or substance abuse counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in Lexington, MA (depending on your specific needs) can help you. These professionals can help you get a hold on your addiction, cope with its negative effects, help you stay sober, and ultimately guide you toward living a better life in terms of your health, happiness, and success. If this sounds like something you need or you’re interested in, reach out to Thriveworks in Lexington, MA today. We have addiction therapists and substance abuse counselors on staff who are ready to jump in and help.
Addiction can be thought of as a long war with many different battles to fight before coming through the other side. The best weapon to have in this war is a professional addiction therapist or substance abuse counselor. Therapy is the name of the game here. Types of therapy include:
These are the bedrock therapies that your Lexington, MA addiction counselor will prescribe for the addict. In order to determine what course of recovery would work best for you, if you’re fighting addiction, please contact us.
Addiction is powerful, scary, and all-encompassing. It can change life as you know it, and the negative effects will just keep on coming if you don’t address the problem. If you are in the Lexington, MA area, consider working with a Thriveworks addiction therapist or substance abuse counselor. Our therapists, counselors, and psychologists are ready to get to work when you are.
Just give Thriveworks Counseling in Lexington, MA a call when you’re ready to schedule your first appointment. We can often provide you with a same-week appointment, and we also have flexible evening and weekend sessions to offer. Determine what works best for you and then secure your appointment by reaching out when you are ready!
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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