It is important to understand that addiction is a “solution” to pain, past trauma, and anxiety – addiction literally becomes a coping mechanism.  If somebody starts doing something to cope, and if they do it long enough, the body adjusts to the point that it needs that level of activity just in order to feel balanced. Overtime, the addict or alcoholic needs “more, better, and different.” What use to work to medicate and escape, no longer works so the addict or alcoholic seeks out more of the high, something better than the last experience, and different…meaning a different kind of experience than past.

The addiction takes on a life of its own and the addict no longer has control.

There are over an estimated 25 million people suffering from substance abuse or dependence. That staggering number equates to 8.5% of the national population. only 4.1 million of those people — a mere fraction of those that need help–went on to receive treatment for problems related to their use of alcohol or illicit drugs, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

Through individual counseling services, I will help give you hope to change, heal from past hurts and wounds of the heart, and experience freedom as you begin your intentional journey on the road of transformation. Please schedule today!