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Addiction Treatment in Manassas, VA—Prince William Counselors and Therapists

Are you in search of Prince William counseling for addiction help? Thriveworks Manassas has helped many people in the Manassas and Wellington areas who are fighting an addiction find the resources, healing, and hope that they and their loved ones desperately need. Our therapists and counselors understand the holistic support their clients require, and our caring counselors and psychologists are dedicated to offering individualized care.

Behavioral, Emotional, and Physical Signs of Addiction

It is easy to say the words, addiction is a disease that alters people’s brains. But what does that mean? The illness may occur in people’s brains, but the effects are shown in people’s real lives. Addiction changes people’s emotions, bodies, and behaviors. Its effects are devastating. The following are the behavioral, emotional, and physical signs of addiction. Think about your own life as you read through this list. If you recognize anything, it may be time to reach out for help. Know that help is available.

Behavioral Symptoms of Addiction

• Hiding and keeping secrets.
• Relational problems—fighting, tension, strain, worry, and more.
• Regularly missing school or work or personal engagements.
• Work or school challenges—low grades, poor review, or being fired.
• Disconnecting from relationships and activities—isolating oneself.
• Financial difficulties (especially needing money).
• Lying to hide one’s behavior (especially to loved ones).

Emotional Symptoms of Addiction

• An inability to handle stress or challenges in life.
• Loss of interest in people/activities that were once valued.
• Irritability.
• Defensiveness.
• Lacking awareness about one’s behavior: blame, denial, rationalizations, minimizations, diversions.
• Being obnoxious, silly, or easily confused.

Physical Symptoms of Addiction

• Being hyperactive or lethargic (depending upon the drug).
• Being undernourished or pale.
• Repetitive speech.
• Weight loss.
• Body odor that is unpleasant or different.
• Red eyes, dilated pupils.
• Excessive sniffing while not ill.

These signs give a more tangible picture of how addiction brings destruction to addicts and their loved ones. Addiction offers false promises of hope and healing and acceptance, but it never delivers. Instead, addiction leads people down the same path other illnesses lead—toward death. Addiction may steal people’s family, finances, career, and even health, but it can be fought. Like other illnesses, mental health professionals often know the best way to combat the illness and bring long-term healing.

Addiction Therapy at Thriveworks Manassas in Prince William: Scheduling an Appointment

If you are fighting an addiction, you are not alone. It is estimated that 21 million individuals in the US are also fighting. Here are a few other things that may be helpful to know…

• Addiction is not a choice—No one wants to be addicted. Just as you did not choose to be an addict, you cannot simply choose to stop the compulsive behavior or the substance abuse. You can work on changing the patterns in your brain, and a skilled mental health therapist can often help.
• You are a strong person—Addiction strikes indiscriminately. It can attack the rich and poor, the old and young, men and women. Addiction has nothing to do with whether people are strong. Just as no one should be blamed for having cancer, no one should be blamed for having an addiction.

Treatment options are available for addiction. If you live near Manassas or Wellington and are ready to get started, the therapists, psychologists, and counselors at Thriveworks Manassas in Prince William are ready, too. When you contact our office, your first appointment may be within a week of your first call.

We also accept many forms of insurance. Call today.