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Addictions Counselling

 WF Counselling offers addiction counselling to address issues with substance use and underlying reasons that contribute to these struggles. We provide additional supports and resources to continue rehabilitation following the completion of the program. 

What happens in addiction Counselling?
Addiction counselling sessions can explore the reasons why the addiction happened such as the behaviour and the motivations of the person. This then helps the individual to become more aware of their actions and understand themselves better. This is very important in the process of recovery.
 
What are the 4 stages of addiction in order?
While there are many factors that contribute to drug and alcohol addiction, including genetic and environmental influences, socioeconomic status, and preexisting mental health conditions, most professionals within the field of addiction agree that there are four main stages of addiction: experimentation, regular use, …
 
What is the first stage in the cycle of addiction?
The first step to addiction is trying the substance. It can be as fast as taking the first drink or smoking a cigarette. Or, people may have used drugs in the past without developing a dependency, but are now moving on to a more addictive substance.