Although the pain and stress that addiction causes are often clear to friends and family, it is not always so clear to the affected individual. Friends and family are usually the first to notice the stress at home, stress at work and problems with personal relationships. However addiction can manifest itself many other ways as well. Addicts use drugs and alcohol in various and less evident ways as a form of release from stress or escape from pain.
If you have tried unsuccessfully to quit on your own or conventional addiction therapy has failed, seeking treatment at a Christian rehab like Celebrate Hope, may be the answer. Our California-based treatment center has successfully helped clients recover and lead an addiction-free life by finding strength and peace in the midst of confusion, guilt, shame, isolation and devastation. For many, what started out as casual, social drinking or drug use has escalated to a compulsive disease that has a stranglehold on every aspect of their lives. Here are some indications that you or a loved one may be in the grips of addiction: