Overcoming Drug Addiction: Your Journey to Recovery Begins Here
We know that not everyone’s journey through addiction is the same; therefore, we tailor an individual treatment plan to meet your needs. Our holistic approach includes individual and group therapies, family support, and recovery coaching, which provide you with the tools necessary for lasting success.
What is Drug Addiction?
Drug addiction, or substance use disorder, is a disease that affects how a person thinks and acts. It makes it hard to control the use of drugs, whether they are legal or illegal. Drugs include depressants (alcohol, heroin, fentanyl and benzodiazepines), stimulants (cocaine, methamphetamines, adderall and ritalin), and hallucinogens ( marijuana, ecstasy, LSD, and psilocybin). When someone is addicted, they may keep using the drug even if it harms them.
Addiction can start when someone tries a recreational drug in social settings. For some, it becomes a regular habit. Others, especially those using opioids, may become addicted after taking prescribed medications or getting them from others.
The risk of addiction varies by drug, with opioids having a higher risk and leading to addiction more quickly.
Over time, a person may need larger amounts of the drug to feel high. Eventually, they might need it just to feel normal. As drug use increases, it becomes harder to stop. Trying to quit can lead to strong cravings and physical sickness, known as withdrawal symptoms.
Different Types of Drug Addiction
Heroin
This opioid is strong and extremely addictive, seriously deteriorating health by disturbing the receptors in the brain, which results in physical addiction. Risks of overdose are high, and life-threatening withdrawal symptoms do exist that require professional treatment.
Cocaine
A dangerous stimulant even in small doses, cocaine increases heart rate and blood pressure, posing risks like fatal strokes or heart attacks. In most cases, addiction to cocaine results in extreme problems financially, legally, and physically, which need professional interventions.
Crack
This is a powerful form of cocaine that gives rise to powerful feelings of euphoria shortly but leads to addiction immediately after. Long-term use results in serious damage to the heart, liver, kidneys, and lungs. Severe withdrawal symptoms make professional treatment quite necessary.
Hallucinogens
Drugs such as PCP and LSD cause users to lose touch with reality. This can lead to dangerous behavior and permanent neurological damage.
Amphetamines
These are a group of stimulants that boost the body and mind. They can also lead to mania, paranoia, delusions, and violence. Long-term use can lead to permanent damage to the brain and nerves; thus, professional help is necessary in order to be cured.
Marijuana
Chronic use of marijuana can lead to addiction, affecting coordination, memory, and relationships.
Alcohol
It's readily available and, when abused, is linked with psychological, physical, and social problems. The use of alcohol can also result in irrecoverable heart and liver damage. Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening, and treatment by professionals is necessary for overcoming it.
Inhalants
Products such as spray paint and nitrous oxide can create short-lived feelings of euphoria but cause permanent brain damage or instant death.
Prescription Drugs
Painkillers and other prescription medications are highly addictive, leading to widespread abuse. Professional detox and treatment are necessary for overcoming prescription drug addiction.
How Drug Addiction Affects Your Life
Physical Health
Physical health problems may not be so visible during earlier stages, but eventually, they can result in life-threatening conditions related to addiction, such as heart disease, liver damage, lung disease, kidney disease, and hepatitis C.
Mental Health
Drug abuse, particularly the use of mood-altering chemicals, can lead to various mental health issues, including paranoia, schizophrenia, psychosis, and dementia.
Relationships
Drug addiction can cause significant behavioral changes and loss of impulse control, which can lead to conflict in relationships. Even though the addicted person recognizes the consequences of their drug use, they are very often unable to stop the destructive patterns, and their relationships suffer greatly as a result.
Finances
Drug addiction can negatively impact financial situations. The cost of buying drugs increases as the consumption levels increase. This tends to cause financial instability, which often leads to borrowing from family, friends, or lending institutes.
How to Overcome Drug Addiction
Recognizing the Problem
The first, and most difficult step, is acknowledging there is a problem. It is here that Pacific Interventions will help you make the first steps toward recovery.
Seeking Professional Help
Professional help is key to overcoming addiction. We provide a confidential and non-judgmental environment that will support you at every stage of your recovery.
Building a Support Network
No one recovers alone. Our team will empower you in the development of a strong support system that will assist you throughout your recovery journey.
Lifestyle Changes and Aftercare
Recovery is an ongoing process. We provide aftercare and help our patients bring about sustainable lifestyle changes that will serve them well into the future.
Take the First Step Towards Recovery
Comprehensive Treatment Options for Drug Addiction
Detox is the first step in overcoming addiction. It safely removes toxic substances from the body under a doctor’s supervision.
Therapy and Counseling
At Pacific Interventions, we offer individual and group counseling, where we utilize a multitude of therapeutic modalities to help clients address the behavioral psychological aspects of addiction.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
For some, medication can be a helpful tool in managing withdrawal symptoms and cravings, as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Support Groups and Aftercare
Treatment doesn’t end when you’ve completed a recovery program. Therefore, we provide ongoing support through aftercare services. Recovery coaching connects you to community-based support networks, like NA, AA, or SMART Recovery, and also provides additional counseling support post-treatment to help you stabilize during this critical phase of recovery and avoid a relapse.
Get the Help and Support You Need
Pacific Interventions provides a helpline to connect you to residential inpatient rehab centers, intensive outpatient treatment programs, alcohol and drug addiction interventions and so much more to support you in your recovery. Whether you’re struggling yourself or looking for ways to help a loved one, our team will provide you with professional guidance and direction to assist you in making a well informed treatment choice.
FAQ
- Drugs can cause damage to organs, weaken the immune system, and lead to heart issues or respiratory problems.
- Drug use can increase the risk of anxiety, depression, paranoia, and other psychological disorders.
- Regular use of drugs can lead to addiction, making it difficult for individuals to stop without professional help.
- Drugs often lead to mood swings, aggression, or erratic behavior, affecting relationships and daily functioning.
- Long-term drug use can impair memory, attention, and decision-making abilities, leading to cognitive decline.
Addiction is a complex multifaceted condition and treatment providers often have a specialized focus. Therefore, before choosing a treatment option it is always best to start with talking to a professional. At Pacific Interventions we suggest you begin by calling us for a phone consultation. This will allow us to understand the extent of your addiction, mental health status, and personal circumstances. Based on the information gathered in this phone consultation, we can recommend the most appropriate treatment program for you, whether it’s an intervention, inpatient care, outpatient treatment, or a combination of services.
Yes, Pacific Interventions is committed to offering ongoing support through aftercare services and recovery coaching. We understand that recovery is a long-term process, and our goal is to help you prevent relapse and maintain sobriety after completing your initial treatment.
Absolutely. We encourage family involvement and offer family counseling and intervention services. Addiction affects not just the individual but also their loved ones, and we provide support to help families heal and rebuild relationships.
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