Recognizing When You Might Need Help with Addiction

Acknowledging that you may need help is a powerful first step. If you find that you're using a substance or engaging in a behaviour more often than you intended, or if it's starting to affect your relationships, work, health, or sense of self, these could be signs of addiction. You might feel like you can't stop even when you want to, or you rely on it to cope with stress or emotions. If you're hiding your use, feeling guilt or shame afterward, or noticing withdrawal symptoms when you try to cut back, it's time to consider reaching out. You don't have to wait for things to get worse—support is available, and recovery is possible. Reach out today for an initial chat.