Recovery for Addicts through Addiction Social Networking (Nicholas Grimaldi)

No, do not be misled by the title. I do not mean that an addict is sure to recover once he/she joins an addiction social networking website. I rather tend to discuss a few points to come to a conclusion as to how effective these social networking sites are in helping an addict recover. To find the effectiveness of such websites or forums, we need to figure put the positive as well as the negative sides so that reaching the conclusion is methodical and justified.

How addiction social networking helps in addiction recovery
When you register with a social networking website for the addicts and go through the discussion threads, you will find lots and lots of problems, solutions and opinions shared by the already existing members. While going through the problems that the addicts discuss over there, you will find it very easy to relate yourself to the situations discussed. You can try the suggested solutions. Since discussions are detailed, may learn about the withdrawal problems you may suffer from. Since you are aware of the withdrawal symptoms, you will feel less worried and less troubled during your process of quitting addiction.

How addiction social networking drives you to addiction
Let's see the other side of the coin. Though these social networking websites or forums are meant for those addicts who are trying to get rid of the habit, a lion's share of the members are addicts who are not at all serious about addiction recovery. They comments they make, the suggestions they offer or the experiences they share are usually so thrilling that they, either directly or indirectly, tickle the urge to stick to drugs. They narrate the stories with such heroic tone that it seems as if there is nothing better than taking drugs and feeling high.

The problem is that since you have also been an addict for a long time, you can very easily relate yourself to the stories mentioned. Thus, your will for addiction recovery is weakened. And, to be frank, no medication, therapy or counseling can help you recover form addiction problems if you do not have the earnest will to recover. Now perhaps you understand why addiction social networking websites or forums cannot ensure recovery from the habit of taking drugs.

How to recover with the help of addiction social networking
Guns do not kill; we kill. It's all in the mind. You have to be strong enough to remain determined that you will not get addicted again. Think that you have already had enough. Those talking highly of addiction are saying stuff like that since they are new to it and are extremely thrilled about it. On the other hand, you have already experienced all they are talking about.
The best option for you is to go for those addicts' social networking websites or forums that offer medical and therapy-oriented solutions. These types of forums are generally serious and suggest genuine solutions. If you have any query, commence a thread and you'll get your answers. You may also share your emotional crisis that you experience during your process of quitting addiction. Rest assured, you will find really helpful responses.

Nicholas Grimaldi is a professional counselor who tries to find how effective the addiction social networking websites and forums are. He also suggests the best ways to find forums and social networking sites that will genuinely help you in addiction recovery.

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Addiction Recovery through Treatment and Addiction Social Networking (Nicholas Grimaldi)

Addiction to alcohol, prescription drugs and various other drugs is nothing new. Man didn't care much about the ill effects of addiction unless it emerged as a serious socio-cultural threat. De-addiction ventures have been innumerable in number and enormous in extent. But, addiction has already been so deep-rooted that it is not at all easy to fight addiction as a curse to the human existence. However, the last three decades have witnessed significant progress in the field of addiction help. Let's have a quick and short overview of it. Then, I'm also going to tell you how you can find the best drug rehab or addiction recovery processes.

Improved Scenario of Drug Recovery in Last Three Decades
Fights against drug addiction are as old as addiction itself. However, the processes were never so improved as they have been in last three decades. Let me tell you the most crucial part that makes all the difference. Earlier, the family members or friends and well-wishers of an addict had to force the person to undergo drug recovery treatment. It was very hard to make them understand and accept that they have become addicted to the substance they are using or abusing on a regular basis. Since they refused that they are addicted, treating them for recovery was a distant hope.

Things have changed a lot in last three decades. Addiction patients are not open minded and do not find it difficult to accept that they are addicted to the substance they use on a regular basis. Most of them take part in various addiction social networking websites or forums. They share their views and experiences. Many of the addicted find useful addiction recovery tips and suggestions guide them through the complete course of addiction recovery.

How to Find the Best Drug Rehab
So, you feel that you are addicted and want to recover? Now that you have realized that you are addicted and need medical help for addiction recovery, you have already taken your first step. When the counselor or the rehab professionals apply medications or therapies on you, you will automatically tend to cooperate with them. Moreover, your positive mindset will always keep you ahead in your battle against addiction. Now let me tell you how you can find the best drug rehab.

Join addiction social networking: Make an online search for addiction social networking forums. You will find quite a number of them. Pick the ones where you think you can interact with more and more peers. It's not that you can join only one of such forums. Rather joining a few couples of addiction social networking forums will help you in ways more than one. You will be able to reach out to more and more people. You can share your problems with them and find answers to your queries. Since most of the members have faced the same situations as those of yours, their suggestions will help you most effectively. They will be able to tell you which drug rehab you should approach.

Search Online: Apart from participating in addiction social networking forums you can directly search for drug recovery centers in your locality. However, when you browse through their websites, try to figure out how good they are in the addiction help or de-addiction services they offer. It's even better if you can find feedbacks left by the previous clients of that drug rehabilitation center.

Nicholas Grimaldi is a freelance writer who was once addicted to prescription drugs and recovered with the help of treatments at a drug rehab and guidance and support from addiction social networking forums. He shares his views on the benefits of such rehabs and forums in addiction help.

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