Drug use can greatly affect an individual’s life, and the lives of those around them. They may experience health problems, a reduction in senses and emotions, dramatic shifts in behavior and mood and much more. While few addicts are aware of the full extent of changes they have undergone due to drug use, many are yet aware that their addiction is harmful and often desire to resolve the addiction. However, the chemicals in drugs can alter basic body chemistry and cause powerful mental and physical cravings that are difficult to ignore. In an effort to get help, some individuals participate in treatment programs which fail to fully address and resolve the underlying causes of their drug use, leaving them susceptible to future relapses. These difficulties and failures can make escaping from addiction seem extremely difficult, or even impossible. The good news is that freedom from addiction is entirely possible, and the steps one needs to take to attain freedom from addiction are discussed in the free booklet “The Truth About Becoming Addicted”, which is provided by Narconon Arrowhead.
Freedom from Addiction
As detailed in “The Truth About Becoming Addicted”, drug addiction is not a simple problem but rather a complex one, and as such needs a multi-angled approach. Following are some key steps an individual must take in order to attain freedom from addiction:
Creating or restoring an ability to confront and handle life’s problems – without the use of drugs. Many addicts began their drug use in order to suppress or hide a problem in their life. The trouble is that the problem wasn’t actually confronted and handled, and life may continue to present other problems that cause the individual to turn to more powerful and more dangerous drugs.
Restoring the body’s nutritional balance. Drugs deplete the nutrient stores in the body, and can cause the individual to experience reduced immune function and various illnesses including influenza, stroke and heart attack. Drug withdrawal can be a difficult process for a body, but good nutrition can help make it possible and put the individual on the path to a healthier future.
Eliminating all residual drug toxins from the body. An individual who has stopped using drugs still has residual drug toxins stored in the cells of their body. These toxins can be released at later times, creating intense drug cravings and making relapse a strong possibility. By purging the body of all drug toxins, the individual is less likely to have cravings for drugs in the future.
Regaining senses that had been lost. Drug addicts normally have reduced senses, including the sense of smell, touch, sound and taste as well as emotional senses. The former addict can participate in various exercises that help them look outward from self and once again regain senses that had been dulled.
Ridding oneself of the feelings of guilt or shame. Drug use can cause an individual to feel guilt or shame, and withdraw into self. By opening up to a trusted person and getting rid of these feelings of guilt and shame, the former addict can once again look into the future and build healthy relationships.
Gaining life tools that make one able to grab life by the horns. Life can be a fun game if the individual is armed with the tools that make barriers surmountable and goals attainable. Young children often demonstrate a high interest in life and everything it can bring, and while the reality of life may alter the objects of one’s interest, drug use can completely destroy one’s interest in life. The individual who has the tools he needs in order to conquer life and his goals is less likely to use drugs when times get tough.
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