Our therapists offer addiction counseling in San Diego, CA

Counseling for Addiction in San Diego, CA—Therapy and Treatment

Addiction may look like abusing a different substance—prescription drugs, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, food, and more. Addiction may look like an obsessive activity—having sex, shopping, playing video games, gambling, using pornography, and more. These substances and activities are what most people associate with addiction, but they are only part of the story—the outward form. Regardless of what shape the addiction takes, what is happening within a person is the same: their brains are knocked off balance. Addiction is a terrible disease. More and more, people are reaching out for the help they need, and they are fighting back.

The counselors and therapist at Thriveworks San Diego offer addiction treatment because we have seen many clients recover their lives. Help, healing, and hope are possible in the fight for sobriety. Reach out today to get started.

Addiction’s Many Red Flags

Emotional Red Flags for Addiction

• Loss of interest in people/activities that were once valued
• Irritability
• Difficulty handling stress (withdrawing from anything uncomfortable or stressful)
• Being obnoxious, silly, or easily confused
• Defensiveness
• Lack of awareness about the problem: denial, minimizations, blame, rationalizations, diversions

Behavioral Red Flags for Addiction

• Missed work/ personal engagements/school
• Relationship problems
• Isolating oneself
• Financial problems (especially, needing money)
• Keeping secrets
• Difficulty in school
• Lying to loved ones (particularly, to cover the addiction or minimize its harm)

Physical Red Flags for Addiction (In particular, for substance abuse)

• Weight loss
• Being hyperactive or lethargic (depending upon the drug)
• Red eyes, dilated pupils
• Repetitive speech
• Excessive sniffing while not ill
• Being undernourished or pale
• Body odor that is unpleasant or different

Addiction Treatment at Thriveworks San Diego—Counseling and Therapy

What is happening in your life right now? If you recognize some of the emotional, physical, or behavioral signs of addiction, then it may be time to get help. Know that help is available. Consider reaching out to Thriveworks San Diego. Our counselors have helped many people find the treatment they need to fight their addiction. We work hard for our clients, providing informed and compassionate care. Thriveworks San Diego has appointments available for addiction.

We know that battling addiction is difficult. Scheduling treatment for addiction should not be. When you contact our office, a scheduling specialist will answer and help you make an appointment. You will not reach a voicemail. Instead, you may be meeting with your therapist the same week. We also offer weekend and evening appointments, and we accept many forms of insurance. Contact Thriveworks San Diego today.