Accepting you have an addiction and reaching out for help is difficult, and only the first step on your way to recovering. Going to an addiction treatment facility will help you gain the tools to abstain from mind altering substances. But if you don’t learn how to use these tools and apply them to your life you may never enjoy all the great things that life has to offer. Life will still have its challenges but with a clear mind and conscience, and the tools learnt in treatment you can deal with any curveball life throws your way. Life is and can be awesome and amazing.
Life is limitless when you aren’t living in the fog of addiction. The big book of AA lists the “promises” that are available to all if they follow the steps and guidance required to a healthy life. These aren’t extravagant promises and they may take time to realize them all in your own life. But they will come true if you take the basic steps to work towards them. Continue reading Addiction treatment and life after treatment→
The path you take in life and the decisions you make help shape the person you are today. Everybody has a story that is made up of experiences, strengths and hopes. Taking the time to share your story in regards to your struggles with addiction can help you in your healing process, but can also inspire and help others to heal. Addiction is a selfish and dishonest disease. If you can be open and honest about how your life was affected and express the steps you took to overcome your addiction you can begin the healing process and also help others. More info on our stories can be found on our about us page.
When someone is dealing with a drug or alcohol dependancy issue he/she is not just hurting themselves. The people closest to them are also influenced by the behaviours that come along with an addiction. Family members are affected greatly by the unhealthy lifestyle that accompanies addiction. Parents, children, spouses and also friends of the family can be negatively impacted by the decisions made by and for the addict.
The addiction is not just about the substance being abused. It can have a tremendous affect on their behaviour and thinking patterns which directly and indirectly impacts the family. Family members become preoccupied with the addict and conversely develop there own bad habits to help cope or even numb themselves to the unhealthy family dynamic.
If you are looking for help to overcome your addiction a new option is available. Always Hope is a new treatment facility located near Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic.
We offer North American based addictions treatment in a resort environment set along the beautiful north coast of the Dominican Republic.We have a top Canadian counsellor who has based the program on the 12 steps but also helps teach you how to live an enjoyable and fulfilling life without the use of any mind altering substance.
If you need to get away from your toxic environment and want help to acquire the tools necessary to deal with your substance abuse issues we at Always Hope would love to help. We have first class facilities (pool, private rooms, maid service, lush vegetation) and the climate can’t be beat. Admitting you need help is a huge obstacle to overcome, so why not make it feel like a mini vacation.
You’re addicted when you’re no longer in control of what u use. You can get mental and / or physical dependence. Psychological dependency is when you are getting a strong desire for the product and you can not feel comfortably without it.
Physical dependence is particularly apparent habituation and withdrawal symptoms. Habituation means that the body gets used to the drug and are increasingly required to achieve the desired effect.
Withdrawal symptoms are the physical reactions to reduce or discontinue use. Often these withdrawal symptoms are not pleasant at all. One of the reasons people start using drugs again.
Addiction treatment works best if you are not in your own environment.
We started an addiction treatment center in the heart of the Caribbean, in our own little paradise, the Dominican Republic.
Here is no distraction, a complete new life, away from everything you know or that might disturb you. We are located at the beautiful North Coast, in the surroundings of Puerto Plata. This location goes hand-in-hand with the programs we offer. The Dominican Republic has lots to offer in the form of activities on your road to recovery. There are many water sports such as surfing, there are amazing golf course’s and plenty of natural adrenaline rushes to be enjoyed. If you just want to sit by the pool, or at the beach in your free time we provide the time to relax and recuperate. We want the process of healing your mind, body and spirit to be as easy a journey as possible and so you will not be confined to the treatment facilities. If you want to enjoy all the great things life can offer join us at Always Hope where we can help you get the life back that you always dreamed of.
