Drug Abuse and Alcoholism: Overcoming the Use of Excuses

During your Outpatient addiction treatment program at The Right Step, you will already have discussed some of the information provided regarding addictive thinking and its role in your substance abuse addiction.

At this point, you will be learning more about the types of excuses that are commonly used by those in recovery from their addiction that can lead to a relapse back into active drug abuse or alcoholism.

Sometimes, individuals may use justifications that suggest they have no choice in their use of drugs and/or alcohol if a situation seemingly arises without warning. You may find yourself considering thoughts that a situation wasn’t your fault; that you had an argument with your loved one and so you did the “normal” thing and used drugs or alcohol.

Addictive Thinking in the Disease of Addiction

People with the disease of addiction may also say things like, “It was right before my period and I was depressed.” Or, “My parents were bugging me.” You might experience a truly discouraging situation such as an unfaithful mate or the death of a loved one.

Excuses such as the weather being gloomy, the plan of only having one drink and no more, being offered drugs by strangers, friends or relatives, happening across some old drugs or alcohol left behind in your home, office or vehicle or simply watching a movie that triggered a craving for drugs or alcohol can all be used by someone with a substance abuse addiction.

However, during the eight-week Outpatient Addiction Treatment Program at The Right Step, you will be familiarized with all of these many common addictive thoughts that can be pitfalls to a drug addict or alcoholic if they are not prepared to understand how to deal with these situations and thoughts.

Locations for Addiction Treatment

Residents of local Texas and New Mexico cities including College Station TX, Byran TX, Brazoria TX, Galveston TX, Eagle Pass TX and Katy, TX often receive treatment for their addiction to alcohol or drugs through the Intensive Outpatient Programs at one of 20 convenient Right Step locations.

Outpatient Alcohol Treatment and Outpatient Drug Treatment programs are offered in Baytown TX, Austin TX, Beaumont TX, Conroe TX, Dallas TX, Euless TX, Plano TX, Houston TX, Clear Lake TX, Ft. Bend TX, Pasadena TX, The Woodlands TX, San Antonio TX, Wimberley TX, Albuquerque NM.

Residential Treatment centers in DFW, Houston and Austin are also provided for recovery from addiction disease, attracting individuals from Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arizona and other areas of the United States to participate in recovery programs at The Right Step.

Drug Treatment and Alcohol Treatment Resources:

Roadmap for Recovery: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Drug and Alcohol Addiction: Stages of Recovery

Affordable Outpatient Addiction Treatment

Addiction Treatment: Initial Treatment Sessions

Roadmap To Recovery: Biology of Addiction: Structure in Recovery

Roadmap To Recovery: Beneficial Activities in Addiction Recovery

Addiction Recovery: Dealing with Scheduling

Withdrawal from Drug and Alcohol Addiction: Roadmap to Recovery

Addiction Recovery During Early Abstinence from Drugs and Alcohol

Roadmap for Addiction Recovery: Addiction Relapse

Substance Abuse Associations: Addiction Triggers