| The best treatment plan for addiction is perseverance. | | | | you love once you have the strength to overcome |
| Understand that this is a lifestyle, not a quick fix. You | | | | your addiction. Recall the way you felt in the beginning |
| must be in it for the long haul and take things one day | | | | of your relationship, when things were maybe simpler. |
| at a time. A big motivator in the treatment plan for | | | | Perhaps you started drinking due to financial pressures |
| addiction is the importance of keeping your loved ones. | | | | or increased stress from work, and alcohol made |
| Here are some ideas to use when trying to stay | | | | things easier to deal with. Now, it seems like you can't |
| strong and sober. | | | | stop, but you can. Use these ideas as an incentive to |
| During times when you get that desire to partake in | | | | stop. |
| your addiction, try to picture how the closest ones in | | | | Your mind is a powerful tool, and using techniques |
| your life will feel. Imagine an upsetting conversation that | | | | such as guided imagery and subliminal suggestion have |
| has happened in the past due to your alcohol abuse. | | | | helped to overcome addiction. Get a friend to help you |
| Now, replace that with a memory of a quite enjoyable | | | | come up with a script containing positive affirmations |
| time that you had while sober. Hold on to those good | | | | and encouraging words. Burn a disc or make a tape to |
| feelings when you get the urge to "tie one on" after | | | | play throughout the day or while you sleep. You could |
| work. | | | | include a replay of your list or even have someone |
| Keep a picture of those you care most about near | | | | describe some of your favorite sober times. |
| you at all times, to help you stay focused with your | | | | All of these techniques will cause your mind to relive |
| addiction treatment plan. | | | | positive events and encourage you while on the road |
| Make a list of the things you'd like to do with the ones | | | | to treatment for alcohol addiction. |