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If you have a drug or alcohol problem, you’ve probably been aware of it for a while but perhaps haven’t admitted it to yourself. Once you have come to terms with the fact that you do have a problem, the ball is now in your court to make one of two choices:

• A conscious decision to change your life
• A conscious decision to continue down a path of destruction

Which will you choose? If you choose to reclaim your life, taking the next step can feel overwhelming. The very best thing you can do for yourself is to get into a situation where you have a support system. Here are some smart options.

• Outpatient treatment
• Recovery meetings
• Recovery meetings coupled with outpatient treatment
• Detox
• In-patient rehab
• Extended care rehab
• Long term rehab

Which is the right solution for you?

A professional assessment can be helpful in determining your next step. Sometimes we are the last to realize how deep our addictions have crept into our lives. We may need more help than we actually think we do.

Your next step will depend on a variety of factors including:

• Frequency of use
• Amount of use
• Type of drug used
• Issues at home or work

How to find resources

The internet is a smart place to start your search for any one of these recourses and to learn more about what each entails. Copy and paste some of the options listed above into your web browser to learn more about each one. Local county and state public health facilities are also likely to have a wealth of information about various sources.

Regardless of your next step, the most important step is to acknowledge that you have a problem and making a conscious decision to take action to reclaim your life.

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