For yourself or someone around you
Help with drug problems
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.
Recognize the signals
How do you recognize drug problems?
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.
- Mood swings
- Changing sleeping and eating patterns
- Neglect of appearance and hygiene
- Withdrawing and secretive behavior
- Reduced performance at work or school
- Tensions in relationships
- Not keeping appointments and responsibilities
- Financial difficulties
The consequences of drug problems
Mental
- Anxiety
- Depressive feelings
- Memory and concentration problems
Physical
- Can lead to brain, heart or organ damage
- Hormones become unbalanced
- Increasing tolerance: needing more and more for the same effect
Social
- Loss of work
- Relationship problems
- Isolation
Also for professionals
For employers, HR, care providers and lawyers
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.
Step-by-step plan
What can you do as their environment?
It is often difficult to know how best to respond to drug use. This step-by-step plan can offer guidance:
- Recognize the signals in behavior, health and relationships.
- Find a quiet moment and express your concerns without judging.
- Offer support and keep setting boundaries for your own safety.
- Call in help: the sooner guidance comes, the greater the chance of recovery.
Take the first step
Are you worried about someone?
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.
Help with drug problems
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