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Recovering from Addiction: Continuing with Counseling

The road to recovery can be tough. But working with a counselor can help make your recovery smoother. And it can keep you on track. A counselor can help you decide which lifestyle changes you want to make to stay sober. Also think about talking with a counselor about other issues you may want to work on. They can help you find resources for anger management, problem-solving skills, or assertiveness training.

Man talking to therapist.

Be aware of your triggers

Triggers are things that bring on drug cravings and make you want to use again. They can include:

  • People you used with.

  • Places, things, smells, and events that make you want to use.

  • Feelings like loneliness, anxiety, or depression.

  • Stress.

  • Memories.

To find your triggers, list the people, places, events, or feelings that could make you want to use again. Add to your list as needed. When you know your triggers, you can plan ways to avoid some of them. For the ones you can't avoid, work with your counselor on how to cope with them without using.

Getting help

Once you admit that you have a substance use problem, there are many ways to find help:

Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Marianne Fraser MSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Rajadurai Samnishanth Researcher
Date Last Reviewed: 10/1/2024
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