Friends and Family: You may be reluctant to turn to your friends and family if you have let them down before during your recovery journey, but their support is invaluable because of their close relationship to you. Family therapy and/or relationship counseling is a great option to help rebuild fractured relationships and develop a strong support system. 

Develop a Sober Social Network: If you do not break free from those in your previous social network that participated in your drug-abusing lifestyle, it is highly unlikely that your recovery will be successful. Sober friends are necessary for encouragement and to hold you accountable throughout your journey to recovery. Seek out groups and activities that offer a drug free environment, such as church, civic groups, and volunteer organizations.

Attend Meetings Regularly: It is important to spend time with people who know exactly what you are going through and can offer advice and support when necessary, especially when times get tough. Fins a 12-step program or recovery support group in your area and make attending meetings a priority. Developing relationships with those who have been able to maintain sobriety over an extended period of time will be invaluable to you as you continue in your journey.

Addiction is ugly, and the road to recovery is long, winding, and bumpy, but the one thing that it is NOT, is impossible. Recovery is very much possible for anyone struggling with addiction.  You just have to know what steps to take to begin the journey. If you or someone you know are currently addicted to opioids and want to receive treatment, help is available. Call Dayton Recovery today to start the beginning of the rest of your life!