One of the core symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is the inability to get and stay organized. Of course, drug addiction treatment doesn’t always explore the ways symptoms of ADD get in the way of sobriety, but it can.
When you’re in drug addiction treatment, for instance, you might have handouts for your treatment classes or support group. You might have documentation that you need to get signed off if you have legal responsibilities. Or you might have to simply remember to get to your treatment sessions on time.
It’s clear that for those with ADD that there is a wide gap between what life expects of you and your ability to meet those expectations. However, there are unique methods for adults to use for getting organized, which in turn, can facilitate closing that gap and supporting your ability to meet life’s responsibilities in a healthy way.
In addition to difficulty with organization, ADD is an impulse control disorder that includes other symptoms such as difficulty paying attention, excessive talking, and fidgeting. Of course, these symptoms can impair your functioning in substance abuse treatment, drug treatment aftercare, work, and home.