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Addiction in Wilmington, DE—Counseling and Therapy

Addiction can manifest as a compulsive action. Sometimes, people cannot control how often they gamble, use the Internet, have sex, or shop. Addiction can also manifest as substance abuse. People can abuse anything from prescription drugs to food to cocaine. But whatever form the addiction takes, it is not about the behavior or the substance. Addiction is an illness that changes people’s brains. It can have serious consequences in an individual’s life. It can also be treated.

The therapists at Thriveworks Wilmington understand addiction, and we understand the treatment options that are available. We have helped many addicts find the counseling, support groups, and willing they deserve. If you think you could benefit from professional addiction help, reach out to Thriveworks Wilmington today.

Signs of Addiction

Addiction disrupts a brain’s normal healthy balance so that endorphins and dopamine (pleasure hormones) flood the brain and self-regulation functions are bypassed. What is happening in the brain may not be visible to the naked-eye, but there are visible signs in people’s emotions, body, and behavior. Some of those red flags of addiction include…

Emotional Signs of Addiction

• Lack of awareness about the problem: denial, rationalizations, minimizations, blame, diversions
• Defensiveness
• Irritability
• Being unable to handle stress
• Loss of interest in people/activities that were once valued
• Obnoxious, silly, easily confused

Bodily Signs of Addiction

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

Behavioral Signs of Addiction

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

Setting Up an Appointment at Thriveworks Wilmington for Addiction Counseling

Are you fighting a compulsive behavior or substance abuse? If so, you are not alone. You do not have to fight alone. Reaching out for help may be the key to regaining control of your brain and of your life. Consider setting up an appointment for addiction counseling at Thriveworks Wilmington.

When you call our office, a person will answer the phone and help you make an appointment. You may be meeting with your therapist the same week. We accept many forms of insurance, and we offer evening and weekend appointments. However, we do not put our clients on a waitlist. Let’s fight addiction together. Contact Thriveworks Wilmington today.