Do you think You or someone you love might have an addiction problem? (including substance abuse, chemical dependency, alcoholism or prescription drug use)

We know it’s a tough question, but if there is a problem, the first step to recovery is admitting it exists.

The following thought-provoking questions are not designed to make a formal diagnosis of an addiction, or take the place of a professional evaluation or consultation. However, some of them might help you identify potentially harmful thoughts or behaviors and determine whether you or a loved one has a substance abuse problem or addiction that needs professional attention and treatment.

• Has someone close to you commented on your use?
• Do you find yourself preoccupied with the thoughts of drinking or using drugs?
• Is your home life unhappy because of your alcohol or drug use?
• Are you in jeopardy of losing your job or family because of use?
• Do you need to drink or use to have fun or to enhance your social life?
• Do you hide your use or lie about the amount you drink or use?
• Do you drink or use while you are alone?
• Do you suffer from loss of memory as a result of drinking/drug use?
• Do you drink or use to cope with feelings of pain, anger, anxiety or depression?
• Do you take more medication, or feel the need for more than is prescribed?
• Do you go to multiple physicians to get the same medications?

If you answered “yes” to two or more of these questions, you or your loved one could have a problem with alcohol or drugs, and Wekiva Springs can help.

Did you know that women get drunk faster than men, become addicted quicker and develop substance abuse-related diseases sooner? In addition to the obvious anatomical differences between women and men, your chemical, medical and emotional differences are important factors in life. Your addiction may be a simple matter of biology.

The multiple roles played by today’s modern woman can easily lead to a loss of direction in the rush to fulfill everyone’s expectations. And that’s just one more reason for the alarming upward trend in female addictions.

A three-year study on women and young girls from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University revealed that girls and young women use substances for different reasons than boys and young men. (reasons include: feeling at ease in social situations, feeling more adequate)

The study also found that the signals and situations of higher risk are different and that girls and young women are more vulnerable to physical and sexual abuse as well as addiction

WE HAVE THE SOLUTION

The people of Wekiva are much more than just their addictions. In response to disturbing statistics and increasingly alarming trends in female addictions, Wekiva Springs was founded. Here are some important things you should know about our addiction-treatment programs:

• All programs are based on a combination of cognitive-behavioral and 12-step philosophies of recovery.
• We help patients find the balance and serenity they have lost—or may never have known before.
• Wellness of body, mind and spirit is key. We introduce patients to new interests and help them rediscover joy in healthy living.
• We treat underlying problems, including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, sometimes from events in childhood or adolescence; psychological concerns, including feelings of inferiority or unrealistic goal setting; co-dependency and relationship issues; and other family problems.
• Programs are for male and female residents and last for approximately 30-45 days. A detoxification program is also offered as needed.
• Intensive relapse prevention follow-up is part of every program.
• All patients are carefully supervised by our experienced medical staff.
• We provide a program for family members and facilitate ongoing support for the entire family after the residential program is complete.