More than 20 million Americans struggle with alcohol or drug abuse, and finding truly helpful treatment can often be challenging and time consuming.

To support your decision to seek help and to aid in your early recovery process, your friends at Colusa County Recovery have compiled a list of resources with various treatment options to celebrate your journey of recovery back to a state of wholeness, healing and personal resilience.

WHAT IS DETOX?

Detoxification, or detox, is the process of letting the body remove the drugs in it.

The purpose of detox is to safely manage withdrawal symptoms when someone stops taking drugs or alcohol.

Everyone has a different experience with detox. The type of drug and how long it was used affect what detox will be like.

Medications used in detox help keep former users comfortable while the drugs leave their body.

It can take days or months to get through withdrawal symptoms for most drugs. The length of withdrawal depends on a number of factors, including:

Type of substance used
The duration that an addiction has lasted
The severity of the addiction
Method of abuse (snorting, smoking, injecting, or swallowing)
The amount of a substance the user takes
Family history
Genetic makeup
Medical condition
Underlying mental health conditions

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The Importance of Mental and Emotional Health in Sobriety

(Colusa County Recovery) - Achieving and maintaining sobriety is a complex journey that requires ongoing commitment and support. While abstaining from substance use is a critical component of recovery, it is equally important to address the underlying issues that may have led to addiction in the first place. This is where mental and emotional health comes into play.

One of the most important aspects of mental and emotional health in sobriety is developing personal resilience. This includes building coping skills and healthy habits to manage stress, anxiety, and other difficult emotions that can trigger a relapse. As Susan Wagenaar, founder of Colusa County Recovery, points out, "In order to achieve long-term sobriety, individuals must focus on their well-being and personal resilience, which involves developing healthy habits that support their recovery journey."

“In addition to building resilience, addressing mental and emotional health issues through therapy, drug counseling, and support groups can also be crucial in maintaining sobriety,” says Wagenaar. “This can help individuals process past traumas or negative experiences that may have contributed to their addiction, as well as develop healthy communication skills and coping strategies.”

Ultimately, the journey to sobriety is a unique and personal one, but it is important to remember that mental and emotional health are integral components of the recovery process. With the right support, resources, and focus on mental and emotional health, individuals can achieve lasting sobriety and live their best life.