8 Essential Steps to Finding Sobriety: Your Guide to a Successful Recovery Journey

Addiction / Blog / Cynthia McKay, JD, MA, LAC, MFT, LISAC

8 Essential Steps to Finding Sobriety: Your Guide to a Successful Recovery Journey

1. Be realistic. 

Admit you have a problem. Relationships are troubled, your job is failing, you’ve received a DUI and you’re having money issues. Do you drink or use substances alone? Are you blacking out? You have a serious problem that should be addressed.

2. Make an appointment with a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).

Discuss your substance abuse and the LAC will help you to decipher why you abuse substances.

3. Consider medication assistance.

The LAC can refer you to a nurse practitioner or physician to prescribe medication-assisted therapy. Naltrexone, Baclofen, Antabuse, and Vivitrol all work to interrupt the brain’s cravings. Ketamine now works very effectively for substance abuse, as well.

4. Exercise and remain hydrated.

These practices can elevate endorphins and help to minimize cravings.

5. Identify your triggers.

If something or someone triggers your need for a substance, run!

6. Make changes.

If you drink with friends, change your friends. If you’re driving home and see a liquor store or you’re in your dealer’s neighborhood, change direction.

7. Get help.

Intensive outpatient or 28-day-treatment centers are suitable for treatment. The individual must however be ready to commit and follow the program.

8. 12-Step programs and sponsorship work well for many.

Family members can embark on Al-Anon for additional support.

If you’re ready to make changes to your life that are sure to provide relief and restoration for your sobriety, reach out! We offer a range of different services to help you and your loved ones tackle sobriety and maintain a new journey to wellness. 

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