Goals:
1. Recognize the addictive nature of the substance use habit(s)
2. Be prepared to face the challenges of quitting and seek help to overcome them
3. Keep on avoiding/quitting these risky substances
Resources
Recommended Websites:
- Substance Above & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – Treatment Locator
- National Association of Social Workers
- Become an Ex on the Ex Program (by Mayo Clinic)
- Psychology Today – Magazine Archives
Books
- CoDependence No More by Melody Beattie
- Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma by Pete Walker