The overuse or abuse of alcohol and/or other drugs is called substance abuse. It is a common illness and can be very costly to one’s family, work, finances and personal life. It can cause or worsen many medical problems as well as destroy families and lives. If you think you may be experiencing the effects of substance abuse; ask yourself these four simple questions:
1. Have you ever felt you ought to cut down on your drinking or drug use?
2. Do you ever get annoyed at criticism of your drinking or drug use?
3. Do you ever feel guilty about your drinking or drug use?
4. Do you ever take a drink or use drugs in the morning to get the day started or to eliminate the “shakes”?
If you answered “yes” to even one of the above questions, you may have a problem. At Bayview Center for Mental Health, we have specially-trained professionals to help you move past this dependence and allow you to grow and become the person you truly want to be. With clear thoughts along with the absence of the “grip” that substance abuse creates on your mind and spirit, you can achieve anything. Bayview has many substance abuse treatment approaches including inpatient treatment, residential programs, outpatient therapy as well as the ability to refer you to a large number of community-based resources to fit your individual needs. For more information or a confidential assessment, please contact us at (305) 892-4600 in Dade or (954) 888-7999 in Broward.
