Seeking help
What help is available if you want to manage your drug use?
So you've decided to seek help about your drug use - but what are you're choices? There are many options available to you. What you need to decide is which one is right for you. Here are some of the common first steps in getting help with managing your drug use.
See a counsellor
It might be helpful for you to talk to a counsellor. Some specialise in drug and alcohol treatment however all counsellors should be able to offer you help.
A good counsellor can help you to work out how best to manage your drug intake. Counselling can either be done in a group or individually. By speaking to a counsellor they can help you work out which option is best for you. There are even online options for counselling such as services like Counselling Online.
Self-help groups
Self-help is another form of treatment for people who have drug dependencies. Self-help groups are made up of those people who are affected by a particular drug problem.
Instead of a group being run by a professional it is run by the members of the group. Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are examples of self-help groups. Check out the fact sheet on Support groups on our sister site Reach Out for more info.
Check out the Who can help section for more info.
But remember, it may take time to find the best option... so if your first choice doesn't work out, don't give up on it - keep trying until one does suit your needs.
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