Substance Abuse - The Road to Recovery

Once you've been addicted to a drug, you're at high risk of falling back into a pattern of addiction. If you do start using the drug, it's likely you'll lose control over its use again — even if you've had treatment and you haven't used the drug for some time.

  • Follow your treatment plan. Monitor your cravings. It may seem like you've recovered and you don't need to keep taking steps to stay drug-free. But your chances of staying drug-free will be much higher if you continue seeing your therapist or counselor, going to support group meetings and taking prescribed medicine.
  • Avoid high-risk situations. Don't go back to the neighborhood where you used to get your drugs. And stay away from your old drug crowd.
  • Get help immediately if you use the drug again. If you start using the drug again, talk to your health care provider, your mental health provider or someone else who can help you right away

Once you've been addicted to a drug, you're at high risk of falling back into a pattern of addiction. If you do start using the drug, it's likely you'll lose control over its use again — even if you've had treatment and you haven't used the drug for some time.

  • Follow your treatment plan. Monitor your cravings. It may seem like you've recovered and you don't need to keep taking steps to stay drug-free. But your chances of staying drug-free will be much higher if you continue seeing your therapist or counselor, going to support group meetings and taking prescribed medicine.
  • Avoid high-risk situations. Don't go back to the neighborhood where you used to get your drugs. And stay away from your old drug crowd.
  • Get help immediately if you use the drug again. If you start using the drug again, talk to your health care provider, your mental health provider or someone else who can help you right away

Family Dynamics Counseling

Appointment Times

Monday  

9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday  

9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wednesday  

9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thursday  

9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday  

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday  

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday  

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

KAREN LARKIN PACKWOOD, MA, LMHC, CCTP, CDP, FNCC

  (509) 951-2210

FAX: (509) 242-3765

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