Know your triggers

What is the best way to stay away from drugs?

Know your triggers

1. avoiding places where you know drugs and alcohol will be available.
2. surrounding yourself with friends who don’t use drugs.
3. knowing how to resist temptation.
4. learning how to cope with stress and relax without drugs.
5. distracting yourself with activities like exercise or listening to music.

What is the most effective in treating addiction?

According to American Addiction Centers, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a valuable treatment tool because it can be used for many different types of addiction including, but not limited to, food addiction, alcohol addiction, and prescription drug addiction.

What are 5 alternatives to drug use?

Alternatives to Using Drugs

• Exercise or playing sports releases natural endorphins and hormones that makes your body feel good.
• Find new hobbies, such as reading, painting, gardening, woodworking, etc.
• Learn a new language.
• Volunteer around your neighborhood.

How can I make myself drug-free?

Tips for Staying Drug-Free

1. Learn to Set SMART Goals.
2. Build Habits to Stay Busy.
3. Sweat it out.
4. Cut out toxic relationships.
5. Utilize support systems.
6. Practice positive self talk.
7. Adopt a pet.
8. Walk away from stress.

What are the roots of addiction?

The most common roots of addiction are chronic stress, a history of trauma, mental illness and a family history of addiction. Understanding how these can lead to chronic substance abuse and addiction will help you reduce your risk of becoming addicted.

What are the solutions to drug abuse?

Consider other strategies to prevent teen drug abuse:

• Know your teen’s activities. Pay attention to your teen’s whereabouts.
• Establish rules and consequences.
• Know your teen’s friends.
• Keep track of prescription drugs.
• Provide support.
• Set a good example.

What are the patterns of drug abuse?

The Different Stages of Substance Abuse The stages begin with experimentation, regular use, risky use, dependence, and then addiction.

What is the first step in staying drug-free?

Supportive Friends and Family. One of the first steps in developing a drug-free lifestyle is to avoid those people who were directly involved in your former drinking or drug-using lifestyle—those who helped you get drugs, use drugs or were your drinking buddies.

What is the number one cause of drug addiction?

Peer pressure is a strong factor in starting to use and misuse drugs, particularly for young people. Lack of family involvement. Difficult family situations or lack of a bond with your parents or siblings may increase the risk of addiction, as can a lack of parental supervision.

What does God say about addictions?

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. Godis faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”