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Plan your quit date TODAY!

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Stop with the excuses.

We’ve been talking all week about making plans to quit. Now I am here to tell you to start taking action. You know how to do this. Really, you do. Today may not be the perfect day to start your program but it is most definitely the perfect day to set a quit date.

You can plan and think about this all you want but nothing will actually happen until you force yourself to do it. Make the phone calls or tell someone. Challenge yourself to see how far you can go.

What are you waiting for?

The Details in YOUR Plan

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Making a plan to quit is one the most critical components to your success in obtaining sobriety. Depending on your situation, this plan may take hours or days to complete but you cannot skip this step. You must plan carefully and logically. Start by writing things down.

On Monday we shared 5 tips to help get you started.

  1. Stop purchasing large amounts of drugs or alcohol. Make it hard on yourself.
  2. Get rid of all paraphernalia. Trash it.
  3. Schedule a day to deep clean the space you normally get high or drunk in.
  4. Tell somebody about your plan.
  5. Pick a date and mark it on your calendar.

We also talked about your mindset and how important it is to not self-sabotage. This means that you need to think ahead. Think about anything that might get in your way and how you can overcome it.

Your biggest barrier

Today, we are going to talk more about specific details when making your own plan. First, start with your biggest barrier. For some people it might be family. Other people it might be work or school. How can you make this work? Do you need to ask for help? You might need to take time off of school or work for detox. You might not have that choice. Do you need to wait for a vacation perhaps? Whatever your biggest barrier is, tackle that first.

The details

Once you have tackled your biggest barrier, you will need to think of all the little details. Think about how you can structure your days. Your days need to be filled with back up plans. You may think about getting more entertainment like movies, music, games, etc. Who will you call for support? What can you do if you have a craving? You will need to have structure and a solid plan for each day.

Sleep, food, and exercise

You might not think these three things matter but I can tell you they matter a lot. You will need to make sure you are not getting too much or too little sleep. Sleeping during the night and staying awake during the day can be really helpful. Make sure your diet is well balanced. Try to stick to whole foods as much as possible and limit the amount of sugar you are consuming. And, don’t forget to exercise. If you are not used to getting a lot of exercise challenge yourself to try something every single day, even if it’s just walking around the block. Getting outside, rain or shine, can help stabilize your mood.

We want you to be successful with your plan and that’s why we believe it’s important to think things through before making the decision. The stronger plan you have, the more successful you will be.

Why Proper Planning is Important

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Today we are continuing to talk about making plans to quit. Making a plan to quit may seem very daunting. Sure, some people may tell you to suck it up or to just do it. We know it’s not that easy. In order to be successful, proper planning must take place.

The first thing you need to do is take a look at all the times you tried to quit. Why were those ventures unsuccessful? What got in the way? These barriers can range from support to work or even just being in the wrong program. How was your mindset?

Now think of ways you might self-sabotage. Self-sabotage is when you create barriers that force you to fail. For example, you might accept a wedding invitation to an open bar, knowing you are vulnerable. This time, think of everything that might get in the way and come up with a solution. One solution to this example is to attend the wedding with a sober friend or simply not go.

Do you ever watch those TV shows where a family does an intervention and within 24 hours the addict is admitted to a rehab facility? That’s not reality. For most people, up and leaving right this moment is not even an option. With proper planning, you can do it. You can even do it without checking yourself into a facility.

We cannot stress enough how proper planning is an absolute must. Create your own plan. Do you think it would be better to quit cold turkey or taper down? Remember, everyone has a different situation. What about family, friends, work, or school?

Making plans to quit will not be easy but it is absolutely necessary. And guess what? Follow your own plan and you might be surprised. Don’t get discouraged about bumps along the way. Remember, you can always start again.

What is substance abuse treatment?

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substance abuse treatment

Alcohol and drug dependence is when a person cannot control their use of alcohol or drugs. Dependency causes changes in a person’s mind, body and behavior.

Substance abuse treatment is treatment that includes being able to monitor detoxification, develop treatment plans and an after care plan. A treatment center should be able to clearly assess alcohol and other drug problems or clients who have been affected by someone who has an alcohol or other drug problem. Substance abuse treatment requires openness from the professional that embraces the understanding that there is a wide variety of causes of alcohol and other drug problems as well as many recovery methods.

Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

Finding the right substance abuse treatment program can be challenging. Anyone who is looking for a program should evaluate it extensively to find professional that will match and meet their needs. A good professional will never stereotype or use their previous life experiences to obtain an opinion on how what a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol looks or acts. Professionals with false beliefs may fail to diagnose a patient properly. For example, if the mental health professional has a belief that alcohol and other drug addiction or dependency is caused by moral weakness or a character flaw it could have a very bad effect in finding the correct route of recovery for the patient.

Often times alcohol and drug use and/or addiction can be overlooked if the professional who is examining that person has not been extensively trained in what signs and symptoms to look for in substance abuse. It is very important for professionals to have the proper training in this field to recognize and be able to help the patient who may have a problem. If they don’t have the training they may miss key signs that can lead the patient to a faster recovery via these substance abuse treatment programs. Professionals will also be able to help patients who may not have problem themselves but whose problems are directly impacted by someone in their life with an alcohol and other drug problem.

Substance Abuse Treatment for Patients

Choosing the right kind of substance abuse program is up to the individual along with proper guidance from a professional.  If you think you are in need of substance abuse treatment please seek out the help of a counselor in your area so that you can form a specific plan of attack.  You can get this under control as long as you recognize that substance abuse treatment is something you are going to have to work at.  Substance abuse treatment will require that you fully engage in the process down the path of rehabilitation but if you are not fully engaged you can face some tough challenges ahead.

We’ve helped hundreds of people get sober from home.

Our students are:

– Happy
– Sober
– Clear Headed
– Free from the chains of addiction
– Motivated
– Energetic

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