Our therapists offer addiction counseling in Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring, MD Addiction Therapy—Counselors and Therapists

Work with a Thriveworks Silver Spring addiction counselor or psychologist in Montgomery County today. Simply call us or book online to get started. 

Causes and Symptoms of Addiction

Many things can assist in the causation of an addiction. How do you know when your desire to do or have something becomes so severe it is considered an addiction? Signs and symptoms of addiction can vary from person to person. An easy sign to spot is if your loved one begins to neglect putting effort into their appearance and/or their hygiene. With addiction, signs and symptoms tend to snowball, meaning one symptom can lead to the next. Depending on the addiction, symptoms tend to vary, however one symptom that seems to remain consistent between all types of addiction is denying the fact that an addiction is present.

The physical aspects of addiction are addressed through a process of detoxification: an addict stops consuming the drug and progresses through the withdrawal symptoms until he or she is recovered. The psychological aspects, however, have to managed over a longer period of time. Once the addict has recovered from the physical dependency, he or she may still have to cope with a psychological addiction. This is the point at which treatments such as addiction counseling are particularly valuable. Addiction counseling aims to provide the addict with the tools and capabilities to cope with the mental triggers that may drive him or her to relapse into addiction. 

Schedule a Counseling Session at Thriveworks Silver Spring in Montgomery County

At Thriveworks we accept many different insurance plans as well as offer flexible hours with weekend and evening availability. One of our addiction counselors or psychologists would be happy to partner with you to overcome addiction.

Call to book a session today at (202) 478-9619.