When
addiction takes hold of you, it can be easy to simply give up on
recovery and think that you’re too far gone to be rescued. Don’t
believe that lie. Addiction thrives in your despair, forcing you to
believe that you are worthless and that you can’t quit. If you’re
looking for some inspiration to take that first step to recovery,
consider these three ways your addiction negatively impacts your
life:
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health
When
you abuse alcohol or drugs, you lower your immune system and open
yourself up to serious diseases and health problems. And that’s not
all—intravenous drug users increase their chances of contracting or
spreading deadly blood-borne infections. Meanwhile, those who smoke
their drug of choice make themselves vulnerable to lung problems and
respiratory infections.
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relationships
Addiction
is a social disease that can seriously affect your relationships with
those who are closest to you. It can change your behavior, and make
you treat your loved ones abusively. In your most desperate moments,
you might even be compelled to steal your family’s most beloved
possessions. When you’re an addict, you deprive everyone of who you
really are.
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finances
You’re
probably well aware that drug and alcohol dependency can undermine
your financial wellbeing. Apart from your addiction draining your
finances, your dependability on work can be severely affected, and
you could get yourself fired.
Addiction
may be hard to overcome, but recovery is always just around the
corner no matter how bad things get. Seek help today.
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