Substance abuse occurs when an individual repeatedly uses a substance in a manner that causes harm, potentially leading to the development of tolerance and the experience of withdrawal symptoms in the absence of the substance.
Commonly abused substances include:
- Alcohol
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Heroin
- Methamphetamine
- Prescribed medicinesÂ
- Hallucinogens
- Tobacco
- Inhalants
If you believe that you may be struggling with substance abuse, seeking counselling could be beneficial in addressing your addiction. psychologist can assist you in identifying the root causes of your addiction and the factors that may exacerbate it. Additionally, they can provide effective coping strategies to help you quit and avoid relapse.
Which therapeutic approaches might be helpful?
- Cognitive Behavioral Counselling (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Counselling (DBT)
The highly qualified psychologists at Hypoworry Online Counselling are experienced in providing CBT and motivational interviewing for those dealing with substance abuse. For more information, consider visiting their more comprehensive page on addiction-related topics.
