How do you Overcome Addiction?
Overcoming an addiction takes planning. You have to plan how you will handle cravings, plan how you will handle triggers, plan how to handle withdrawal symptoms, plan how you will interact with family and friends. Plan how you will avoid relapse. Addiction is a mental and even a physical dependence and compulsion placed on an addictive substance. Addiction is often characterized by an individual seeking out the drug or substance, or needing it to avoid feeling uncomfortable or unhappy. Addiction can take many forms, including to food, gambling, alcohol, drugs, and even shopping. Overcoming addiction is a challenge, but one that everyone can achieve with the right treatment and support. The first step in overcoming addiction is to admit you have a problem. This can be the hardest part, since many addicts make excuses for the addictive behaviors that plague their life. For example, they may convince themselves that using…