According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the treatment of addiction will typically involve multiple components due the complexity of its nature. The treatment will also include a variety behavioral and pharmacological approaches.
Detox Kits - These kits claim to be the DIY version of medically-supervised detox. These kits can be found in most drug stores and are designed to ease withdrawal symptoms. They can be taken as a pill (or a drink), and they are not usually medically approved.
We can help you, or someone you love, if they are suffering from a substance abuse disorder. There are many facilities in the country that offer a wide range of services. For more information about medical detox as well as other comprehensive treatment plans, please call us today to speak to a representative.
There are many options for treatment. Some people who have severe addictions choose to enter a detox program before they can transition into rehabilitation. Others might choose to go into inpatient or outpatient rehab. It is recommended that you continue to reinforce the lessons from rehab by attending support groups or therapy sessions.
The next step involves stabilizing the patient using psychological and medical treatment. Stabilization is intended to prevent harm from occurring to the patient. To prevent withdrawal symptoms and avoid complications, doctors can prescribe medication for addiction.
For pregnant women, detoxing with medical supervision is a must. Withdrawal symptoms can be very harmful for the baby. Women who are pregnant should detox in order to avoid relapse and manage their pain.
Sometimes drug rehabilitation is part of the criminal justice process. Sometimes, people convicted on minor drug offenses will be sent to rehabilitation. Also, those convicted for driving while intoxicated may be required to attend Alcoholics anonymous meetings. There are many options available to reduce a sentence for drug possession or DUI. American courts are more open to considering other methods of delivering this service. There have been cases filed and won regarding the requirement to attend Alcoholics Anonymous or other 12-step meetings. This is contrary to the Establishment Clause in the U.S. Constitution. It mandates separation of church-state.
There has been controversy over Naltrexone therapy. Critics claim it lacks long-term efficacy, and can be detrimental to a patient’s long-term recovery. A number of deaths caused by rapid detox have prompted questions regarding the safety and ethics.
When the patient has a reduced amount of alcohol/drugs, they may experience withdrawal symptoms. People going through detox may experience similar withdrawal symptoms to those who have suffered from drug withdrawal. However, withdrawal symptoms can vary depending on how severe they are and how long the individual has been dependent on alcohol or drugs.
To help patients with withdrawal, appropriate controlled medication will be administered as part of the detox process. Although withdrawal symptoms can't be prevented completely, there are medications that can help alleviate anxiety and depression as well as provide enough sleep to counter any other problems.
Instead of giving up on treatment, if you feel you're not "connecting” with your counselor consider seeking out a new one.
For most drugs, withdrawal symptoms can be difficult to manage for several months or even days. There are many factors that influence the duration of withdrawal.
Motivational enhancement therapy (MET), which is used to assist individuals in recovery, teaches them how to overcome any negative thoughts or behaviors that are associated with their addiction. This therapy is commonly used to help people with co-occurring conditions such as bipolar disorder (Bipolar Disorder) and post-traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD).
Inpatient detox programs may include peer support and some medical care. Others might include 24/7 medical monitoring and access to nurses and doctors.
We believe that a complete continuum of care is essential for long-lasting sobriety. We believe that comprehensive and progressive drug treatment programs provide the best possible recovery. Each stage builds on previous ones, allowing for a more holistic and comprehensive approach. We can help you from beginning to end with the best drug treatment.
Substance abuse isn't a standard issue, so we don’t believe in treating it as such. We instead offer a compassionate and person-centered approach to substance abuse and care that is tailored to your individual needs and circumstances, regardless of where you are at the recovery stage.
As there are no standards to measure recovery, the definition of recovery is subjective and divided in drug rehabilitation. Betty Ford Institute defined "recovery" as attaining complete abstinence in addition to personal well-being. Some studies, however, have used the term "near abstinence". It is difficult to choose rehabilitation programs because of the many meanings.
It is common to use certain opioid medications such methadone and more buprenorphine to treat addiction or dependence on heroin, morphine, or oxycodone. Methadone or buprenorphine can be used as maintenance therapies to decrease cravings for opiates. This is in keeping with harm reduction's philosophy. They can be taken for indefinite periods of time as maintenance drugs or as detoxification medications. All available studies collected in the 2005 Australian National Evaluation of Pharmacotherapies for Opioid Dependence suggest that maintenance treatment is preferable, with very high rates (79-100%) of relapse within three months of detoxification from levo-a-acetylmethadol (LAAM), buprenorphine, and methadone.
Multiple addiction treatments have been proven to be successful and are often combined.
Sometimes, detox includes medication that mimics withdrawal symptoms. You may also need medication to treat co-occurring conditions or general discomfort.
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), around 8.1 per cent of Americans, that is 21.7 million, require treatment for substance use disorders.