Addictions
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None of us made plans to become chemically dependent. Addiction was the last
thing on our mind when we got our first high. Then we became hooked. The
paradox set-in: We achieved a sense of control and/or relief, but we hated the
fact we had become a slave to a substance.
Talking about his excessive cigar smoking, the comedian W.C. Fields once said,
"Of course I can quit smoking . . . I've done it a thousand times." We all have quit
drinking and/or drugging at one time or another. But then we go back. Why?
Craig Nakken, addictions counselor and writer, compared chemical dependency
to a love relationship - like a romance (hence, "romancing the stone.")
But I don't have a problem!
Many of the adults in the chart to the left may have said that early on in their own
addictive journey. It is when we face the real possibility of losing our health, our
family, our job, our possessions or other relationships that we admit to ourselves
that we MAY HAVE a problem. However, this serves as a trigger to drink and
drug again and the cycle starts over.
thing on our mind when we got our first high. Then we became hooked. The
paradox set-in: We achieved a sense of control and/or relief, but we hated the
fact we had become a slave to a substance.
Talking about his excessive cigar smoking, the comedian W.C. Fields once said,
"Of course I can quit smoking . . . I've done it a thousand times." We all have quit
drinking and/or drugging at one time or another. But then we go back. Why?
Craig Nakken, addictions counselor and writer, compared chemical dependency
to a love relationship - like a romance (hence, "romancing the stone.")
But I don't have a problem!
Many of the adults in the chart to the left may have said that early on in their own
addictive journey. It is when we face the real possibility of losing our health, our
family, our job, our possessions or other relationships that we admit to ourselves
that we MAY HAVE a problem. However, this serves as a trigger to drink and
drug again and the cycle starts over.
We first have to break through our denial. A mantra often
overheard in recovery groups is, "Denial is not a river in
Egypt." Denial is that unconscious defense mechanism that
is a serious obstacle to recovery. We have often heard that
the first step is admitting there is a problem. Denial in
addiction tells us and others that we don't have a problem.
overheard in recovery groups is, "Denial is not a river in
Egypt." Denial is that unconscious defense mechanism that
is a serious obstacle to recovery. We have often heard that
the first step is admitting there is a problem. Denial in
addiction tells us and others that we don't have a problem.
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| Disclaimer: The above data is extrapolated from Census.gov and SAMHSA.gov. Data is approximate and should not be misconstrued as entirely accurate. Census and SAMHSA are not responsible for this extrapolated data. It is provided by this website as informational. |
How Do I Know IF I Have A Problem?
Click the link below to take a brief "test." It will automatically score itself.
Substance Abuse Self Test
Note that this link will carry you off-site to the Healthwise website. It will open
up in a pdf document (requiring Adobe Reader).
Coastal Counseling Center has groups for both men and for women.
Click the link below to take a brief "test." It will automatically score itself.
Substance Abuse Self Test
Note that this link will carry you off-site to the Healthwise website. It will open
up in a pdf document (requiring Adobe Reader).
Coastal Counseling Center has groups for both men and for women.
How To Enroll In Our Substance Abuse Recovery Program
The first step is an assessment, often called a biopsychosocial. During this
assessment, we will review your medical/physical health, legal concerns, family
dynamics, substance abuse information, mental health screening, and other life
dimensions. This session, lasting about 90 minutes, is designed to get a "whole
picture" of the individual requesting help. You may call the Center at 729-1120 to
set-up this initial appointment.
Prior to this initial session, please complete the four intake forms located on our
home page (or download forms page) and bring them with you. This will save about
20 minutes during your first session.
The first step is an assessment, often called a biopsychosocial. During this
assessment, we will review your medical/physical health, legal concerns, family
dynamics, substance abuse information, mental health screening, and other life
dimensions. This session, lasting about 90 minutes, is designed to get a "whole
picture" of the individual requesting help. You may call the Center at 729-1120 to
set-up this initial appointment.
Prior to this initial session, please complete the four intake forms located on our
home page (or download forms page) and bring them with you. This will save about
20 minutes during your first session.
| Remember that we deal with alcohol; cunning, baffling and powerful. Without help, it is too much for us. Big Book of AA, Chapter 5 |
What If I Am Ordered By The Court?
Coastal Counseling Center has worked with probation / pre-trial monitoring officers in
Camden, Glynn and Nassau Counties. If an individual is ordered for treatment by the
legal system (e.g., court, probation, attorney, DFCS), we will obtain your signed release
to let the requesting entity know you are to be enrolled in our program. We will explain
what is required during that assessment.
Coastal Counseling Center has worked with probation / pre-trial monitoring officers in
Camden, Glynn and Nassau Counties. If an individual is ordered for treatment by the
legal system (e.g., court, probation, attorney, DFCS), we will obtain your signed release
to let the requesting entity know you are to be enrolled in our program. We will explain
what is required during that assessment.
Disclaimer: Coastal Counseling Center is not associated with any part of the legal system (e.g., judges, probation officers, attorneys, DFCS). Each system has its own requirements. Therefore, an assessment and treatment does not necessarily guarantee completion of all requirements made by those referral sources. Fees: The following fees are set for those who are mandated by the legal system:
All fees must be paid in full before any "Letter of Completion" is issued to a requesting agency |
| The Goal: Recovery |
| Recovery from alcohol and drug problems is a process of change through which an individual achieves abstinence and improved health, wellness and quality of life. National Summit on Recovery, Washington, DC 2005 |