Drug Treatment Center Sees Rise in Inquiries

A treatment center in Fargo, sees a jump in inquiries in the New Year.

The long dark days of winter can often drive people into depression, linking to binge drinking.

Here are some of the signs you should watch out for to determine if you have a drug addiction.

First Step Recovery in Fargo, says it’s a predictable trend that they’ve come to expect during the New Year.

It could be a call from a family member or a person seeking help but the phones have been busy.

During the holidays, it can sometimes shine a light on a person’s substance use depending on their behavior when they drink.

First Step in Fargo, says the vast majority of drug abuse is alcohol.

The center says if drinking is causing a problem in your life or in the lives of people around you, then you need to seek professional help.

“The New Year is always sort of a catalyst that sparks that kind of thinking. We see a lot of people coming in, just saying enough,” says First Step Agency Director Mike Kaspari. 

First Step says some of the depression that could lead to alcoholism can be linked to the winter blues.

Some tips to prevent the blues are to take vitamin D supplements, a light therapy lamp and to be more active.

If you think you may have a problem, you can reach out to any treatment center in town.