Addiction affects many areas of your life
Physical health
Mental health
Family and relationships
Finances and employment
Friends and community
Benefits of addiction recovery
Improved physical health
- Better sleep and increased energy
- Improvement in appetite, healthier eating
- Return to healthy weight
- Improved immunity
- Improvement or elimination of other medical conditions
Improved mental health
- Improved mood, confidence, self-esteem and motivation
- Clearer thinking, better decision-making
- Easier to set and work towards your goals
- Opportunity for clearer diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions
- Ability to address past trauma
Improved relationships
- Repair relationships and reconnect with family and others
- Be a great example to your children
- Form new positive relationships
- Try new activities or get back to old favourites
Improved finances
- More money available for things that matter
- Get back to work or access government benefits
- Learn to budget, plan and get control of your spending
Friends and community
- Form new positive friendships outside of drugs or alcohol
- Attend support groups and meet others in similar circumstances
- Join community activities such as sports, church, gym or pursue a hobby