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How to Tell Someone About Your Addiction

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How to Tell Someone About Your Addiction

Should you tell others you have an addiction? When you’re serious about overcoming your addiction, it’s important to reach out to your loved ones. This tough but courageous step is important for your recovery. Here are some tips on how to tell someone you have an addiction, along with some advice about what to expect afterward.

How to Tell Others You’re an Addict

Deciding how and when to tell someone you have an addiction is a personal matter. Reach out to people who you believe will support you. These can be family members, friends or coworkers. Find a comfortable, quiet location to discuss the issue calmly. Admitting your addiction should include:

  • Being honest: Tell your loved ones about your addiction. Mention what it has cost you personally and professionally. Be open about how it has negatively impacted your life and theirs.
  • Taking responsibility: Do not blame others. Emphasize that your choices led to your addiction. Accepting responsibility shows loved ones you’re serious about finding help.
  • Showing them you’re serious: Have a plan for facing your addiction. Share any steps you’ve made to attend a recovery program or treatment center. If your loved ones see your commitment, they’ll be more likely to offer you the support you need.

Prepare for Hard Questions

After admitting your addiction to family and friends, you need to give them the opportunity to ask questions. Prepare to answer some tough ones. These might include:

  • Were you an addict before I met you?
  • Did you break the law?
  • When was the last time you took drugs or alcohol?
  • Do you have an STD?
  • When did you start using drugs or alcohol?
  • Have you quit before?

Answer these questions honestly. It’s not necessary to go into explicit detail, but the benefits of openness will outweigh any immediate discomfort. Trust in your loved one’s willingness to accept you and your past, which can significantly ease the burden of addiction.

Take the Next Steps With Synergy Recovery Services

If you or a loved one is suffering with an addiction, the experts at Synergy Recovery Services can help. Our discreet and professional atmosphere allows us to treat the person behind the disease with respect and dignity.

Using a combination of medications and counseling, Synergy Recovery Services offers an addiction treatment program tailored to the individual and their drug history. Contact our offices by calling  661-878-9930 or scheduling an appointment online. Our comprehensive addiction treatment program will provide you with the support that you need to get your life back on track.

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President, Medical Director: Jan Trobisch, MD

Dr. Jan Trobisch was born and raised in Berlin, Germany. He began his journey into medicine at the esteemed Freie Universität Berlin, graduating in 1999. Driven by an eagerness to broaden his experience and knowledge, he moved to the United States in 2000. There, he undertook and completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, California, by 2004.

After his residency, Dr. Trobisch worked as a hospitalist and served as an attending physician for the residency program. His passion for helping people overcome their struggles led him to work in outpatient addiction recovery treatment. In his quest to provide a comprehensive and integrative approach to wellness, Dr. Trobisch founded the Synergy Wellness Center in 2009.

In the decade-plus since its inception, Synergy Wellness Center has experienced significant growth and expansion. The center is committed to offering a wide array of services, including medical weight loss, hormone optimization, medical aesthetics, and addiction recovery treatments. Emphasizing comfort and tranquility for its patients, Synergy is known for its luxurious, spa-like environment, blending the aesthetics of a wellness spa with the rigor and expertise of a medical facility.

With his multifaceted medical expertise and commitment to holistic well-being, Dr. Trobisch continues to lead the Synergy Wellness Center, shaping it into a beacon of integrative health and wellness.

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