Using substances or turning to other activities like alcohol consumption or binging and purging as a coping mechanism can quickly lead to substance abuse and dependence. People use substances to cope with a variety of things, including stress, social anxiety, death of a loved one, a breakup, or PTSD. Though these substances or activities may temporarily provide you with a real or perceived benefit, continual use of these substances as a method of coping with life’s hardships over time can lead to addiction for some. While many people are able to stop at any time, for others, it can be difficult or nearly impossible without help.
As we become addicted to these substances and activities, it’s easy to become blind to the reality of our condition. Others begin to see us struggle, but often times we fail to see it ourselves. This struggle develops into a co-dependent relationship with our addiction, and when we choose to obtain our rewards and pleasure from chemicals, games, or food, we become victims to our addiction.
Choosing to give up an addiction can be lonely, especially if your addiction has negatively impacted your relationships with family or friends, but deciding to ask for help is just the beginning of a difficult but rewarding journey. By choosing to become completely involved in your treatment process, and entirely committed to personal change, we at Rimrock will teach you about your addiction and introduce you to healthy coping skills and a 12 Step Recovery Program. We will help you make an informed decision about how to change your life and move forward after treatment. Our programs are designed to help you choose freedom over addiction, and to also find a balance in your life and to achieve a lasting recovery. If you are ready to make the change and pursue who you want to become this year, your journey has already begun.
If you are interested in how Rimrock can help you or a loved one start the journey to recovery in 2020, we are excited to talk to you. Our Admissions Department can be reached at (406) 248-3175 or (800) 227-3953. Normal admission hours are between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Mountain Time, Monday through Friday. However, we do have staff available anytime to take your call. Contact us today to begin your journey to recovery.
