Substance Use
What’s driving your substance use?
It’s time to find out.
Substance use is often a way to cope with what feels unmanageable,
A way to numb emotions, escape overwhelming thoughts, or feel a sense of control. But the relief it provides is temporary, leaving the underlying issues unaddressed and causing new issues in the process. Therapy can help you explore these deeper challenges, from unresolved trauma to the stress and pressures of daily life. By understanding your triggers and patterns, you can create new ways to navigate life’s challenges without relying on substances.
Imagine a life where you no longer feel controlled by substances but instead feel in control of yourself.
Modalities For Treatment
ACT
In the context of substance use, ACT provides an ability to recognize behavioral responses that lend themselves to unhealthy coping mechanisms, and empowers individuals in making more intentional choices. Furthermore, this approach can also assist to develop a keener awareness of problematic thoughts which exacerbate cravings and drive addictive behaviors.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is a tool that is used to facilitate behavior change and encourage maintenance of these changes. It employs the use of examining internal motivation and drawing on personal strengths as means of overcoming difficult challenges. This in turn, can promote greater confidence and a sense of agency in changing behavior.
Mindfulness
The power of mindfulness in treating substance use lies in gaining a deeper recognition of when cravings are present and an increased ability to tolerate urges as they surface. Additionally, mindfulness can alleviate the intensity of a wide variety of co-occurring mental health condition that perpetuate substance use.