Help! I’m addicted

13 Apr 2024 | 2 min read | Updated: 29 Apr 2024

Do not worry; there is nothing unusual about it. You are in the right place. Addiction affects many people, from those who still appear to function well to those who have struggled with it for years. If you recognise yourself in this struggle, know that you are not alone. There is hope, because recovery is certainly possible. Here, we will outline the steps you need to take. It begins with acknowledging your powerlessness over your substance use.

Recognising an addiction can be a challenging step, but it is an important one in opening yourself up to recovery. Here are some signs that may indicate an addiction problem:

Inability to stop
Do you sometimes promise yourself that you will cut down or stop, but continue using anyway? Do you find that you cannot trust yourself to keep the promises you make to yourself?

Negative consequences
Are you also experiencing negative consequences from your substance use in daily life, such as difficulty getting up, poor self-care, problems at work and constantly thinking about using even when you are not doing so?

Do you recognise these signs? If so, there is a strong chance that you are dealing with an addiction problem. We have been through the same thing and understand what you are experiencing. That is why we can also say with confidence that there is a way out. Recovery may not be easy, but it is certainly possible!

Know that addiction support is available! There are people who specialise in helping you and ensuring that this attempt to stop is successful.

At Peggy-Sue, you receive personal guidance from people who understand your difficulties and obstacles through both professional knowledge and lived experience of recovery. We are here for you. The first step is to get in touch.

You can contact us using the contact form on our website. You will find it at the bottom of our homepage: peggy-sue.com

This goes directly to Peggy-Sue, who will then contact you for an intake appointment.

You can also email us directly: info@peggy-sue.com

Or call us on: 085 – 1300 700

Or call our mobile number: +31 6 51 61 77 94

After the initial contact, we will conduct a telephone screening—an intake appointment—to better understand your situation and determine which support is best suited to you. This is the beginning of your path to recovery!

We understand that it can be a challenging journey, but recovery is certainly possible. We speak from experience: it brings peace of mind and will give you a sense of happiness. You no longer have to let your disease control your life. You will lose nothing by choosing recovery. Our approach is not about harm reduction, but about healing. We genuinely want to help you get better through curative treatment.

If you are ready to take the first step towards a life free from addiction, please do not hesitate to contact us. Recovery is waiting for you too.

Use the central intake page to submit your request. This keeps the intake process in one place and ensures that your request comes through the correct route.