Getting Off and Staying Off Drugs with Narconon Fresh Start

There are many challenges and obstacles to get through on one's road to recovery. You may think that after the recovered addict has met and conquered these difficulties to become free from drugs it would be unlikely that they would return to using drugs again. Unfortunately that's not the case. During a person's active addiction they are afflicted with many issues, and lack of knowledge is at the top of the list. Often, people believe that what is truly missing in the addicted individual is personal strength, power and enough determination not take the drugs and return to living their previous drug free life. However, what is truly missing from the addict's brain is the information and understanding of how to avoid using drugs. They need the actual knowledge and how to apply it to remain sober that usually comes from of being distanced from negative influences associated with substance abuse for a long time. Part of the know-how that these individuals are lacking to remain sober is relapse prevention techniques. They do not know the many important signals that predict a slipup could be coming.

Narconon Fresh Start has several tips that will help the recovered addict:

-Be mindful of the people you surround yourself with.

When a person is off drugs or alcohol and living a drug-free lifestyle spending time with past friends they once used with is going to result in one of two consequences. The time they spend with their old using buddies is going to put them in contact with things that may tempt them unnecessarily that will stretch their ability to resist. When people use drugs they just don't like being around sober people. They feel uncomfortable and embarrassed to be stoned and act strange when the other guy is sober and watching what is going on from a sober vantage point. The other consequence of hanging out with past drug using buddies is that the recovered addict gives in to getting high with their friends to fit in again.

-Focus your attention outside yourself 

A person who is introverted by nature will find that their power diminishes and they begin to draw inwards and become anxious and worried. Finding an activity to focus on outside oneself means that the attention that would have been worrying about nothing is less available and can be directed into constructive thoughts and planning on the outward task at hand.

Always keep in the front of your mind how it could be easy to fall back into your old routines.
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a problem that is long-lasting and a cycle that takes time to break. It is not atypical for an ex-addict to find themselves around a lot of drug abusers after having had time spent living a sober lifestyle. It can happen so quickly, the urge to use becomes the action of using and in time the person's addiction begins again. Because of how quickly this process takes place it is important you don't ignore this warning sign. Live each day as if you're newly recovered from addiction. Keeping your guard up to such an extreme degree is necessary to maintain your sobriety.

-Last but not least, a vital piece of advice for a person trying to recover from addiction is:

Find a life's purpose! It cannot be just anything, but one something worth your effort puts meaning into your life and that's outcome will be obvious because of your endeavor to remain focused on it. Having a purpose will help make the significant impact on the speed and longevity of your recovery and the long term results you reap from remaining focused on the purpose you have chosen. Quite literally, by finding a purpose in your life you won't have time to stray from your path because your energy will be spent working on something greater.

Often times you hear of someone that struggled with a substance abuse and was able to stop using when they started a family. This may be the purpose some need to achieve lasting sobriety, but for others it isn't enough. Take a long hard look within yourself and find what will be more significant to you than getting high. Find that purpose, and you will have found the your own path to a drug free life.

Brought to you by Narconon Fresh Start. :)