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Tip 18 Recovery Takes Time
Recovering from addictions takes time, determination, and the profound belief that life is better without addictions. Every addict will recover at their own pace based on their own emotional and physical reliance on their drug of choice.
Overcoming addictions requires the help of family, friends, and a professional with experience in recovery from addictions.
One thing to keep in mind Your values are a part of who you are and what you think. Just as you need to remain true to your beliefs, you also need to stand firm with your values. Much of your success in addiction recovery will be determined by your core set of values. Remember that its your own values that make you different from other people and that will help you learn to like and love yourself again. Take your strong values and use them to express who you are and what you represent. |