As the holidays come into full bloom the majority of Americans embrace it wholeheartedly. However, for the 23 million Americans in need of substance abuse assistance, holiday depression can be a very serious matter. The Narconon Program in Michigan has a proven record of handling substance abuse depression triggered by the holidays.
For most, having ones family and friends around during the holiday season brings a rise in spirits in accord with the spirit of the season. For the one addicted to drugs or alcohol, the holidays can definitely be a source of depression.
There is a definite cycle that occurs with drug addiction. Depression is just one of the barriers that must be handled for one to successfully kick a drug or alcohol habit. During the holidays we're faced with additional stresses and demands to our normal work load. If someone is battling a drug or alcohol problem they use the drug or alcohol to deal with any added stresses. This actually creates depression.
Depression connected with drug or alcohol use actually manifests itself after the person becomes addicted, not before. This key principle is recognized through the Narconon drug rehab program and is addressed from the very first step of the program. The actual cause of depression in a drug addict is connected to the damage done by the drugs themselves. Physically, the addict is in a declining state of health. On drugs or alcohol in a euphoric state, they become numb to the damage done by the drug or alcohol use. When they sober up they have no energy and minor aches and pains intensify. Physically, they are spent as a result of the severe nutritional deficiencies created from drug or alcohol use.
Add into it the holidays and the guilt the addict feels from being around family members as the addict tries to hide their addiction and their failures to abstain, and their depression increases. If they do try and cease drug or alcohol use they experience withdrawal and with the normal losses of positions, possessions, legal trouble and friends accompanying drug addiction, it's no wonder the addict is depressed. The addict becomes trapped in a downward spiral of addiction that is only ever increasing misery.
At Narconon Freedom Center depression is just one barrier to recovery addressed. The Narconon program fully deals with the physical and mental sides of addiction and gives the former addict new skills and ability to handle life.
If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse this holiday season, or would like more information on the barriers to drug abuse recovery, contact Narconon Freedom Center at 888-218-9478.
