For yourself or someone around you
Drug problems don't just affect the person themselves. Partners, family, friends and colleagues also feel the consequences. At Affect2U, we often see addiction as a signal of underlying pain or unprocessed trauma. Only when that core is addressed does room for recovery emerge. Our multidisciplinary team (psychologists, therapists, experience experts, etc.) guides clients and their environment with respect, discretion and practical help.

Drug use is not always immediately visible. Yet there are signals that can point to an addiction. Do you recognize several of these signals? Then it can be useful to call in professional help.
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Also for professionals
Drugs in the workplace require a thoughtful and people-oriented approach. Affect2U supports employers, HR and managers in tackling drugs at work with professional, discreet guidance. Whether it concerns a drug problem in the team or drawing up a policy against drug use, our addiction care experts help step by step. Thanks to a rapid intake and confidential follow-up, employees receive the right help in time, while HR and managers receive clear guidelines and practical support to promote a drug-free workplace.
Professionals who work with clients can also be confronted with drug problems or suspicions of addiction. Affect2U offers advice to professionals who want to refer to experienced guidance for drug use. Our multidisciplinary team guarantees fast and discreet cooperation, with customized residential therapeutic programs. We are ready to act as a specialist and reliable partner for referrals. Together, we help clients evolve from surviving to living.
It is often difficult to know how best to respond to drug use. This step-by-step plan can offer guidance:

At Affect2U, you can count on warm, safe guidance. We start with a rapid intake and tailor a program: outpatient or residential guidance in a homely environment. The person with a drug addiction gets a dedicated counselor. We combine group sessions with individual conversations and offer aftercare and relapse prevention. Our team is ready to listen, advise and support in complete discretion.
A drug problem can lead to conflict in relationships, losing your job, isolation and financial problems. It is not only the person using, but also their partner, family, friends and colleagues who feel the impact.
Physical consequences vary from drug to drug, but they often include sleep problems, damage to the heart and other organs and a weakened immune system. Prolonged use can cause permanent damage.
Drugs can lead to anxiety, depression, stress and problems with concentration. With long-term use the balance in the brain is disrupted, which makes these symptoms worse still.
At Affect2U we offer both outpatient care and a residential stay in a warm, homely setting. We work as a multidisciplinary team, which means we combine medical, psychological and social support. That way we help both the person themselves and the people around them through the recovery process.
It is often friends, family or colleagues who see the first signs. Look out for someone pulling away from the people around them, lies or denial, money problems and attempts to stop that keep failing. It is usually not one single sign, but a combination.
The signs can vary, but you often see changes in behaviour, health and relationships. They include irritability, mood swings, conflict at work, secretive behaviour or physical symptoms. Needing more and more of a drug to get the same effect is another important warning sign.