Substance Use Disorder

Does the idea of 12-steps make you want to drink?

You’re interested in improving your relationship with drugs or alcohol, but you’re not about to show up to a meeting and pledge powerlessness over your struggles.

It may work for some people, but you know it doesn’t make sense for you.

You’re also not interested in having a shrink say, “You have a problem.” You’re a competent accomplished adult. You don’t need a doctor labeling you.

If you can relate, Healthy Mind Psychology is here for you!

Substance use does not define you.

Your marriage is stressful, your kids no longer think you’re the cool parent, and society has gone to hell.

You need a break, but no surprise, you don’t have the time to “eat, pray, love” your way into Zen. So, you drink, smoke, or use it to help you stay sane.

You feel like you’re on a hamster wheel. Your sleep is terrible, your mood is down, and you feel like your relationships are suffering.

Something’s got to give!

Surviving like this is possible, but is this living?

Are you destined to spend adulthood waiting for the weekends and passing out in bed, only to do it again week after week?

Ben* ‘had it all’!

After law school, Ben landed a job at an established firm, where drinking was part of the culture. He managed it without issue for many years.

Ben’s family grew with two kids, a mortgage, and an okay marriage. He also became a partner in the firm.

Ben avoided drinking at work, but he started drinking earlier and going to bed well after his family on weekends.

Ben’s wife noticed the pattern – new bottles on Thursday and empty bottles on Sunday.

Worried, his wife asked him to consider seeing someone. Ben agreed but was doubtful.

Ben joined Health Mind Psychology.

Ben came to Healthy Mind Psychology skeptical but gave me a chance. He opened up about his life and was surprised that we didn’t use labels like “alcoholic” or “abuse.”

Ben determined his drinking goals, and we collaborated to achieve them. We also talked about Ben’s life and spent time discussing his values (both professionally and personally).

Focusing on his marriage excited Ben, and he started carving out time to be with his wife and rekindle their love. He also began to care for himself by joining a gym.

Ben was open about his drinking and learned creative ways to reduce adverse effects while enjoying social consumption.

Ben shared that therapy helped him in ways he never anticipated and thanked me for supporting him rather than attempting to control or shame him.

Substance Use Disorder treatment can change your life.

Every year, approximately 20 million people in America experience difficulties with substance use, including intoxicants, marijuana, prescription pills, and illicit drugs.

Having difficulty with substances doesn’t make you an addict or a bad person.

At Healthy Mind Psychology, our goal is to help find balance with substances and regain a sense of satisfaction in your life using scientifically proven, personally tailored treatments.

It’s time to put the pieces together. Contact Healthy Mind Psychology today to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation.

*Name changed to protect client confidentiality.