Addiction
Help with addiction
Substance addiction or behavioral addictions can completely dominate everyday life. Perhaps you are affected yourself or are accompanying a loved one on this path. With professional support, ways out of addiction can be found.
Signs that support is useful
- Loss of control: When the consumption of substances or the practice of certain behaviors can no longer be controlled by yourself.
- Social isolation: When relationships with family and friends are strained by the addiction.
- Professional problems: If the addiction jeopardizes the ability to work or the workplace.
- Health consequences: If physical or mental health is impaired by the addiction.
- Financial difficulties: If the addiction leads to financial burdens.
Finding support: Where can I get help?
- Addiction counselling centres: Offer individual counselling, diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Therapeutic facilities: Specialize in inpatient and outpatient addiction therapy.
- Self-help groups: Offer exchange and support for people with similar experiences.
- Social psychiatric services: Support with social integration and rehabilitation.
- Counseling for relatives: Help and advice for families and friends of those affected.
Frequently asked questions about addiction counseling
Yes, counseling will help you to better assess your consumption and find alternatives at an early stage. It's not about judging you, but about finding out together what support could be helpful for you.
Addiction counseling centers offer confidential discussions to assess your consumption and find suitable ways to change. They also arrange outpatient or inpatient therapies and self-help groups. Counseling is free and anonymous.
Yes, many addiction counseling centers also offer help for relatives. They receive support in dealing with the situation and learn how they can help without overburdening themselves. Self-help groups for relatives are also a good place to go.
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A life without addiction is possible. Counseling centers, therapists and social services can help you overcome your addiction and lead a self-determined life.