What Are the Stages of Addiction Recovery?
There are only two essential ways to overcome addiction and five stages to recovery. This article will delve into the details of recovery and more.
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One of the ways to overcome addiction completely is through abstinence, or the complete stopping of the addictive behavior. Many addicts, however, are unwilling to stop their addiction altogether. The alternate path is to continue their addiction moderately. Their habit is monitored and they are in control rather than their addiction controling them.
Stage 1-Awareness and Early Acknowledgement
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This stage is marked by an awareness of the addiction and that action is needed to address the issues. This process involves a shifting of perspective from outright denial to a willingness to address the issue.
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Stage 2--Research and Consideration
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Characterized by a willingness to discover more about the addiction and recovery, this step involves the increasing of the addict's knowledge about the realities of the addiction and how it's affecting the addict's life and those around him.
Stage 3--Exploring Recovery
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This is the first clear stage of recovery. Beyond the denial stage now, the addict is willing to step toward a clear resolution to quit the addiction.
Stage 4--Early Recovery
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Stage 4 marks the first sign of early recovery. Although still fragile, this is the stage that is based upon full recovery and during which a new life can be built.
Stage 5--Active Recovery and Maintenance
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For many, this stage has no end. Recovery can be a life-long effort for some. It can end up being a lifestyle. By the time people enter Stage 5, they are monitoring themselves, their feelings, thoughts and relationships. Here, people are learning life without addiction.
The Journey to Recovery
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It takes time to build yourself for recovery. How long it takes before recovery would depend on the commitment to recovery, the personality, the approach, and the resilience of the addict. This road to recovery wouldn't be possible without the help of family and friends. Surrounding yourself with people who will only help you in the end can only be a big plus.
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