Drug Treatment Options

Are you or is someone you love facing a dangerous addiction to drugs or alcohol?

There’s no better time than now to get the help, hope and support you need to overcome addiction to drugs or alcohol, take control of your life and live sober!

Millions of people struggle with addiction throughout the country and the world but there is help. Drug rehab centers and addiction treatment facilities specialize in providing many forms of addiction treatment to assist patients in overcoming physical dependence on drugs or alcohol and in making a full recovery. Whether you’re addicted to cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, alcohol or any other drug, attending a qualified detox, treatment and aftercare program may be the best thing that ever happens to you.

There are many factors to consider when choosing between the range of treatment options that are available to you at centers throughout the country. You’ll likely choose a rehab center based on affordability, insurance coverage, inpatient vs. outpatient care, the level and severity of your addiction and many other qualifiers. The most important thing to remember is that Our Centers is here with you every step of the way–from detox to counseling, therapy to aftercare and recovery, you can count on Our Centers to lead you in the right direction.

The Road To Recovery Is Possible

Psychotherapy – there may be one-to-one (one-on-one) or family sessions with a specialist.

Help with coping with cravings, avoiding the substance, and dealing with possible relapses are key to effective addiction programs. If the patient’s family can become involved there is a better probability of positive outcomes.

Self-help groups – these may help the patient meet other people with the same problem, which often boosts motivation. Self-help groups can be a useful source of education and information too. Examples include Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. For those dependent on nicotine, ask your doctor or nurse for information on local self-help groups.

Help with withdrawal symptoms – the main aim is usually to get the addictive substance out of the patient’s body as quickly as possible. Sometimes the addict is given gradually reduced dosages (tapering). In some cases a substitute substance is given. Depending on what the person is addicted to, as well as some other factors, the doctor may recommend treatment either as an outpatient or inpatient.

The doctor or addiction expert may recommend either an outpatient or inpatient residential treatment center. Withdrawal treatment options vary and depend mainly on what substance the individual is addicted to:

Addiction to depressants –

these may include dependence on barbiturates or benzodiazepines. During withdrawal the patient may experience anxiety, insomnia, sweating and restlessness. In rare cases there may be whole-body tremors, seizures, hallucinations, hypertension (high blood pressure), accelerated heart rate and fever. In severe cases there may be delirium, which according to the Mayo Clinic, USA, could be life-threatening.

Addiction to stimulants –

these may include cocaine and other amphetamines. During withdrawal the patient may experience tiredness, depression, anxiety, moodiness, low enthusiasm, sleep disturbances, and low concentration. Treatment focuses on providing support, unless the depression is severe, in which case a medication may be prescribed.

Addiciton to opioids –

Opioids are a class of drugs that are commonly prescribed for their analgesic, or pain-killing, properties. They include substances such as morphine, codeine, oxycodone, and methadone. Opioids may be more easily recognized by drug names such as Kadian, Avinza, OxyContin, Percodan, Darvon, Demerol, Vicodin, Percocet, and Lomotil. During withdrawal there may be sweating, anxiety and stuffy nose – symptoms tend to be mild. In rare cases there may be serious sleeping problems, tachycardia, hypertension and diarrhea. The doctor may prescribe methadone, or buprenorphine for cravings (alternative substances).