Substance Use, Compulsive Behavior, and Co-Occurring Disorders

Substance use and mental health issues often go hand in hand.

And treating either or both takes skill and experience.

One of the most important questions that needs to be answered is why you’re using substances.

Often the reason is to cope with mental health symptoms, daily stressors, or relational problems. Other times, it’s simply because you don’t know how to stop. Learn more about addiction counseling in Northern Virginia.

Addiction and compulsion require a special focus and expertise.

Unfortunately, many professionals believe that because they have a proficiency in treating mental health, they understand how addiction and compulsion work.

We have staff on hand with years of experience working with a variety of substance-using individuals… from teenagers who have just begun drinking alcohol to adults who have been using heroin nearly their entire lives.

This experience has given us the knowledge and perspective needed to treat substance use separately, but concurrently, from mental health struggles.

In other words, addiction and compulsion are not just seen as “symptoms” of a mental health disorder.

Giving you the time and care you need in treatment…

At Family Wellness Group, we treat substance use and co-occurring disorders with care and expertise. We also treat other types of addictions and compulsive behaviors that may impact your personal or professional life, including (but not limited to) gambling addiction, pornography and/or sex addiction, and compulsive shopping in addiction counseling near Fairfax Northern Virginia.

Treatment for substance use or co-occurring disorders can be overwhelming, as it often can feel like a need to repair your life from top to bottom. Because we know addiction can cause havoc in a person’s life, we understand that the process of repairing your life will take time – and we are devoted to spending that time with you.

We will help you explore the reasons why your use started… and differentiate your use with any co-occurring mental health symptoms you might be experiencing. We will help you identify and implement changes in your daily life that will reinforce, rather than inhibit, a healthy lifestyle.

You’ll need help, but that’s why we’re here. Get addiction counseling in Fairfax Northern Virginia.

The prevalence of substance use disorders in today’s society is no secret: If someone hasn’t struggled with addiction or compulsive behaviors themselves, they are all but guaranteed to know someone who does.

Our staff have years of experience working with a range of mental health disorders, substance use disorders, compulsive behaviors… and the problems that accompany all of these issues with addiction counseling near Fairfax Northern Virginia.

The first step in changing your life is the desire to do so, but no matter how strong your desire, you’re going to need help.

Call (703) 732-6426 or email gregory.adams@familywellnessgroup.com today to get the help you’re going to need to establish real change in your life.

We also offer family therapy, individual therapy and couples counseling.