Do you or someone you know suffer with an addiction to drugs, alcohol, sex or other unhealthy practices? If you do or know someone that does use this new year as an opportunity to change. Delete your addiction. It can be done with support, effort and consistent dedication.

Most people that suffer with an addiction are in denial. They have a hard time recognizing that they really need help. They profess that they have it under control and could stop any time IF they wanted to. The truth is they are so deep into an addiction that they could not can at a moment's notice.  DO not despair help is at hand.

Why seek help? Those who have been affected by the actions of a person dealing with an addiction can attest of hurt and deceit. Sadly, addictions can become so overpowering that they absorb a person entirely and change their character and encourage them to do things that they normally would see unethical or dishonest. Often, the people closed to those dealing with an addiction are attacked the most so it is crucial to seek help before the matters get worse.

There are many different programs that offer support to those dealing with addictions. You can find support groups on line through social networking, at churches, at community buildings, there are many support hotlines that can be of great help and there is endless information that can direct you were  to go and the options.

If you know someone with an addiction but don't think that that person will seek help personally then an intervention may be the best option. Look on line and gather information you will be amazed at what is available. Although initially addiction treatment can be very difficult there are countless success stories and examples where people's lives have truly been transformed.