Addiction, Part 4: Healing and Addiction

We've been talking all week about addiction, but the question remains:  If we didn't choose to become addicted in the first place, how can we choose to change?  Cinthia discusses the importance of acknowledging that a problem exists, the helpfulness of Twelve Step programs, and what to do if you are considering whether to quit using a particular substance.  She then discusses making a plan, preparing for change, seeking personal and professional support, identifying triggers and making changes to deal with those triggers, getting help if it's not safe for your body to stop all at once, dealing with withdrawals, replacement behaviors, and more.  Every bit of pain, says Cinthia, is worth it. Join her to look at how to make the pain worthwhile.