Signs You Need Rehab For Substance Abuse

If you have a substance abuse problem, you need to get it under control. Lives can be completely ripped apart because of substance abuse. Relationships can be destroyed, and careers can end because of this issue. Substance abuse can leave you in financial ruin as well. If you have a substance abuse problem, it's time to get help. If you don't think you need this type of help, or you don't believe you have a problem, read on to learn a few signs that it's time for rehab for your substance abuse problem.

You've Lost A Job 

If you're frequently calling off of work because of a hangover, or you can't make it to work because you've been out all night looking for a score or you were on a bender, you could end up fired from your job. If this has happened to you and you've lost your job because your substance abuse problem has taken precedence over your career, it's a problem that you need to nip in the bud now. Losing a job because you've failed to show up can leave a bad mark on your record that can follow you for a long time, and it could prevent you from finding a future job as well.

You've Lost Friendships 

If you aren't able to keep friendships because of your substance abuse problem, you're going to end up very lonely. Longtime friends will try to help you, but they are only going to be able to help so much, and eventually, they may give up. If this has happened to you, or you've lost friendships because of your poor behavior when you're not sober, it's time to seek treatment for your substance abuse problem.

You've Lost A Home 

If you're spending all of your money on your substance abuse problem, it may leave you without money for your bills. If you've lost your home and are homeless, or living on other people's couches because of your substance use issues, it's time to seek treatment. When you've lost your home and you are out of money, you're at rock bottom and it's time to seek help.

If you don't think you have a problem, but you can check the boxes on the above-mentioned signs, you need to check yourself into a substance abuse rehab program. Your friends and family can only help you so much, you need to start to help yourself, but you first have to acknowledge that you have a problem. For more information, reach out to a local substance abuse rehab center.