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Advice on home remedies for psychological drug addiction
Are there any home remedies for a psychological drug addiction?
(17 Jun 2006)
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Drug addiction, whatever type it may be, has devastating effects on a person’s body, mind and life. If your drug addiction is psychological, as most addictions are, this is just a precursor. For most people, there is much more to come.
You may become addicted to anything—drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling. These all come in a package and therefore it is important to nip this addiction in the bud. It is good that you are thinking in the direction of getting help. That is the first and most important step towards recovery. Most people find it difficult to let go of their habit because they are unable to see any down sides of it. All they can see it the temporary euphoria that drugs entail. Accepting that you have a problem which needs treatment is the most important step. The first thing to do after that is to cleanse your immediate surroundings. Remove everything that you are addicted to from your immediate surroundings. Trash all your drugs save for those that may have been prescribed. If it is your prescription drugs that you are unfortunately addicted to, switch to alternative medicines or therapy after consultation with your doctor.
Getting rid of an addiction requires immense will power and the ability to concentrate. Every morning, just after you have woken up, tell yourself why you hate drugs and what it has done to you. After going through every single point in your list, chant a mantra like ‘I hate drugs’ or anything that makes you feel averse to them. Make a silent promise to yourself, a promise that is sincere and that you intend to keep, that you will never take drugs again.
When you condition yourself to be averse to drugs, your mind will respond in a like manner. It will become easy for you to fight all your withdrawal symptoms. Still if there is an urge, substitute your drugs with vitamin tablets. Try to associate your addiction to painful memories.
It is important to talk to your family and friends about your plans. Ask your spouse, partner or best friend to help you keep motivated. Discussing with someone makes it easier to kick the habit and bring in an extra accountability. If the person you shared your plans with really cares about you, they will help you quit by being a source of motivation. Have a fitness regimen for yourself. Yoga, aerobics or simple cardio-vascular workouts can help you keep in shape, increase hormones production and keep your mind off the addiction that you are trying to overcome.
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answered by M W on 29 Apr 2010, 6:21:32
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Seek help from a psychologist or a psychiatrist for best guidance.
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answered by P P on 31 Jul 2006, 5:25:55
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