Sober Living for Recovery – Discover the Change in Yourself through the Different Phases of Addiction Treatment Los Angeles

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Sober Living for Recovery Discover the Change
in Yourself through the Different Phases of
Addiction Treatment Los Angeles
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Popping pills and taking drugs have almost become
a normal part of the daily lives of over 52
million Americans. The United States counts up
to over 5 of the worlds population, and yet
consumes over 80 of the worlds prescription
drugs. Further stats show that only about 2.3 -
2.4 million people receive addiction treatment
Los Angeles of the 23 25 million that actually
need it.
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These facts conclude that most of our population
is now high or stumbling down the street under
the influence of alcohol or drugs. According to
a research study, there is a pattern of behaviors
that an addict goes through, described by the
different phases of a JELLINEK Curve
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• Progressive Phase
• Occasional Relief Drinking
• Increase in Drug/Alcohol Tolerance
• Onset of Memory Blackouts
• Feelings of Guilt

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• 2. Crucial Phase
• Increased Memory Blackouts
• Severe Drug/Alcohol Dependency
• Avoiding Friends Family
• Loss of Will Power

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• 3. Chronic Phase
• Lengthy Intoxications
• Physical Deterioration
• Drinking/Drugs Obsession
• Unable to Initiate Action
• Defeat Admitted
• Death Possibility

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• 3. Rehabilitation Phase
• Honest Desire for HELP
• Stops Alcohol/Drugs
• Addiction is an Illness
• Healthy Thinking Begins
• Group Therapy Started

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• 5. Recovery Phase
• Fear of Unknown Future Diminishes
• Appreciating A New Way of Life
• Natural Rest Sleep
• Efforts are Appreciated
• New Interests Develop
• Forms New Circle of Friends
• Facts are Faced with Courage

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There are several other behaviors that vary with
different addicts. The key is to observe your
change when in sober living for recovery and you
will find yourself reborn. Visit Riviera Recovery
(www.rivierarecovery.com).
Riviera Recovery 6531 Zumirez Drive Malibu, CA,
90265 USA PH 866.478.8799