Austin Drug & Alcohol Abuse Program has a question: Does the CAGE test apply to you?

The CAGE Test for Alcohol Addiction

This simple test is surprisingly accurate. Answer yes or no to each question.

1. Have you ever felt you should Cut down on your drinking?
2. Have you ever been Annoyed when people have commented on your drinking?
3. Have you ever felt Guilty or badly about your drinking?
4. Have you ever had an Eye opener first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?

Your score:
Score one point for each yes answer.

If you scored 1, there is an 80% chance you're addicted to alcohol.
If you scored 2, there is an 89% chance you're addicted to alcohol.
If you scored 3, there is a 99% chance you're addicted to alcohol.
If you scored 4, there is a 100% chance you're addicted to alcohol.

Please call Austin Drug & Alcohol Abuse Program is we can help in anyway, 512/454-8180 or visit www.adaap.com.  You are not alone!

A Reminder from Austin Drug & Alcohol Abuse Program, Austin, Texas -- Prevention is the key!

Early Relapse Prevention

Relapse prevention at this stage means recognizing that you're in emotional relapse and changing your behavior.  Recognize that you're isolating and remind yourself to ask for help.  Recognize that you're anxious and practice relaxation techniques.  Recognize that your sleep and eating habits are slipping and practice self-care.

If you don't change your behavior at this stage and you live too long in the stage of emotional relapse you'll become exhausted, and when you're exhausted you will want to escape, which will move you into mental relapse.

Practice self-care. The most important thing you can do to prevent relapse at this stage is take better care of yourself.  Think about why you use.  You use drugs or alcohol to escape, relax, or reward yourself.  Therefore you relapse when you don't take care of yourself and create situations that are mentally and emotionally draining that make you want to escape.

For example, if you don't take care of yourself and eat poorly or have poor sleep habits, you'll feel exhausted and want to escape.  If you don't let go of your resentments and fears through some form of relaxation, they will build to the point where you'll feel uncomfortable in your own skin.  If you don't ask for help, you'll feel isolated.  If any of those situations continues for too long, you will begin to think about using.  But if you practice self-care, you can avoid those feelings from growing and avoid relapse.  (Reference: www.AddictionsAndRecovery.org).  

If you have any questions about our Program or class schedule, please call 512/454-8180 or visit www.adaap.com.  Thank you.

Austin Drug & Alcohol Abuse Program's FREE Intake Assessment

FREE Drug and Alcohol Assessment

Austin Drug & Alcohol Abuse Program
7801 N. Lamar, Bldg. D, Suite 109
Austin, TX 78752
512-454-8180
www.adaap.com

Other services:

Adults
Intensive out-patient - English (Spanish coming soon!)
(days, nights & weekends)
Aftercare - English (Spanish coming soon!)
(accept clients from other programs)
Relapse Prevention
DWI Classes
DOT/SAP
Insurance accepted
Sliding Fee Scale & payment plans available 

Please call 512/454-8180 or visit adaap.com for information or questions.

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Austin Drug & Alcohol Abuse Program (ADAAP) is dedicated to drug and alcohol rehabilitation solutions that work.  If you find this video thought provoking, please call 512-454-8180 and give us a try, you are worth it!

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Effects of Alcoholism on Family and Friends

Austin Drug & Alcohol Abuse Program has a way out...are you ready?  Please call 512/454-8180 or go to www.adaap.com.

• Alcoholism also has devastating effects on the friends and family of the alcoholic. From sleepless nights worrying, to caregiving and the financial stress, alcoholism can take its toll.

Read more: http://www.ehow.com/facts_5484491_effects-alcoholism-body.html#ixzz332rGlKp9

Austin Drug & Alcohol Abuse Program can help!

Austin Drug & Alcohol Abuse Program's can Help. 

Stages of Drug Abuse as per the Public health experts usually break up drug abuse into four stages:

Experimental Use
In this stage, the person uses the drug with peers or for recreation.

Regular Use
At this stage, the user changes his or her behavior and uses the drug to fix negative feelings.

Daily Preoccupation/Risky Use
At this point, the user is preoccupied with the drug and does not care about his or her life outside the drug use.

Dependence
In the dependent stage, the user is not able to face his or her life without using the drug. Financial and personal problems increase. Legal problems occur because the user takes risks to obtain the drug.

Please call Austin Drug & Alcohol Abuse Program at your convenience, 512/454-8180 with any questions or visit www.adaap.com.  We are here to help!

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