{"id":216195,"date":"2024-11-07T15:53:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T20:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/?post_type=article&#038;p=216195"},"modified":"2025-11-18T17:47:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T22:47:08","slug":"i-dont-want-to-quit-drinking-or-using","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/i-dont-want-to-quit-drinking-or-using\/","title":{"rendered":"No quiero dejar de beber ni de consumir drogas."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t feel bad if you like being high and drinking.\u00a0 Most people feel this way at some point in their journey, and you should not condemn yourself if you are experiencing these feelings. Instead, try acknowledging your feelings and being kind to yourself.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, it\u2019s important to reflect on your drinking and substance use from time to time. This can help you put things into perspective, making sure you are having fun and not letting yourself spiral into <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/what-addiction\/\">adicci\u00f3n<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Reflecting on your drinking and\/or using<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to let things get out of control if you use drugs or drink frequently. So it\u2019s important to stop and reflect on your using and drinking to make sure that it\u2019s not impacting your life, school or work and your relationships. A few questions you can ask yourself that might put things into perspective are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Why do you like being high?<\/em><\/strong> \u00a0Some people like being high and\/or drunk simply because it <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/i-need-to-use-to-feel-better\/\">activates the feel-good receptors in their brain<\/a>, while others like to be high\/drunk because they are hiding from a stressful or traumatic event in their past or present.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Is your use really helping you to accomplish what you want?<\/em><\/strong> Substance use can make it difficult to get what you really need and\/or want out of life. For example, if you\u2019re using, <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/ive-started-drinking-or-using-at-work\/\">it may be hard to keep a job<\/a>. You may be constantly late to work because you\u2019re oversleeping due to drinking or using the night before. You might also have trouble concentrating and completing tasks, especially if there are still drugs in your system. These work issues can lead to unemployment, financial stress, and feelings of frustration and disappointment with yourself.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>How can you tell when you have had enough?<\/em><\/strong> Do you get carried away with your substance use and\/or alcohol use and have a hard time \u201cdoing life\u201d? Do you find yourself drinking or using <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/why-cant-i-stop-using-drugs-or-alcohol\/\">more than you intended to<\/a>? Does this lead to other issues\u2014for example, not being able to drive home after a night of drinking, affecting how you treat others, legal issues, or feeling unsafe? If your drinking\/drug use leads to negative consequences, you may want to consider making some changes.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>What is your definition of fun? <\/em><\/strong>Does your definition always include using and\/or getting drunk? Are there sober activities or hobbies that are also fun for you? Are you glorifying substance use and\/or alcohol use?\u00a0 Sure, it\u2019s fun, but is it what you live for?<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Are you using\/drinking all the time<\/em>?<\/strong>\u00a0 Do you find that <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/everything-around-me-makes-me-want-to-use\/\">you need to use or drink to start your day, function, or deal with other people<\/a>? Are the consequences mostly negative or positive in your life journey?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thinking about these questions can help you realize the effects that substance use and\/or alcohol use have on your work, education, relationships, mental well-being and life. Making an informed decision to care for yourself and to be aware is part of the recovery journey that leads to self-discovery.<\/p>\n<h2>Thinking about the future<\/h2>\n<p>When someone has something they look forward to, they can focus on planning for the future they want. Life will inevitably throw in some challenges, but it\u2019s okay to work on accomplishing what you really need and want in life.<\/p>\n<p>You may be told you are selfish because you are caring for yourself and trying to create a life for yourself. The people you used to drink with may not like or understand that you\u2019re taking a different path, and that\u2019s okay. <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/what-does-peer-support-look-like\/\">Find community in people who encourage you<\/a> and support your recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Sobriety comes with gifts.\u00a0 They may be hard to come by if you are not in that state of mind, such as sustainable money, a car, a house, and maybe even, if you so decide, a family. You can have fun sober. It will take some time to get used to it, but if you keep things positive and do your best to take care of yourself you will have a good life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Los art\u00edculos sobre adicciones, nuestro programa y las herramientas para autoayuda de MHA han sido posibles gracias a la generosa financiaci\u00f3n de Elevance Health Foundation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-250650 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Elevance_Health_Institute_Foundation_horizontal-color-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"292\" height=\"65\" srcset=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Elevance_Health_Institute_Foundation_horizontal-color-1.png 2286w, https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Elevance_Health_Institute_Foundation_horizontal-color-1-768x171.png 768w, https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Elevance_Health_Institute_Foundation_horizontal-color-1-1536x343.png 1536w, https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Elevance_Health_Institute_Foundation_horizontal-color-1-2048x457.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t feel bad if you like being high and drinking.\u00a0 Most people feel this way at some point in their journey, and you should not condemn yourself if you are experiencing these feelings. 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