NG LifeMag EMAG Feb 2024 - Flipbook - Page 15
ADDICTION AND RECOVERY
‘J UST SAY NO’
We know it takes more than just saying ‘no’ to addiction,
but there are practical steps we take when addiction takes over:
2. SEEKING PROFESSIONAL HELP
1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The 昀椀rst step is acknowledging the
addic琀椀on and its nega琀椀ve impact on
one's life. Denial o昀琀en serves as a
signi昀椀cant barrier to recovery.
3. LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Adop琀椀ng a healthy lifestyle that
includes regular exercise, balanced
nutri琀椀on, adequate sleep, and stress
management can signi昀椀cantly aid
recovery. These changes promote
overall well-being, which is crucial for
sustained abs琀椀nence.
Consul琀椀ng healthcare professionals
or therapists is vital to assess the
addic琀椀on's severity and develop
a personalized treatment plan.
Evidence-based treatments, including
therapy (e.g., cogni琀椀ve-behavioural
therapy) and medica琀椀on-assisted
treatment (for substance addic琀椀ons),
can be highly e昀昀ec琀椀ve.
4. RELAPSE PREVENTION
Learning coping strategies to manage
cravings and stress is essen琀椀al.
Developing a robust relapse preven琀椀on
plan with a therapist can increase
resilience against relapse triggers.