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What Exactly is the
Disease of Addiction?
There are many misconceptions about addiction and recovery. Even with years of research into the nature of addiction and how it affects the brain, overwhelming stigma and outdated assumptions persist throughout our nation.
Although addiction might appear to be a behavioral problem, it’s not solely rooted in behavior. Addiction is a chronic disease, meaning that it cannot be fully cured. However, it can be treated and successfully managed, and many people in recovery live full lives of sobriety. Through the combination of multidisciplinary approaches, including holistic treatments and evidence-based therapies, individuals with unmanageable substance use disorders can live healthy and productive lives free from the grips of drug addiction.
UNDERSTANDING
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
A person doesn’t succumb to drug addiction or alcoholism overnight. It takes using the same substance repeatedly over a significant period of time for a person to develop an actual addiction. The amount of drugs or alcohol required for an addiction to develop will depend on the type of drug or alcohol used as well as the person’s body type and general health, including physical, mental, and emotional health. A family history of addiction can also increase a person’s chances of developing an addiction.
Addiction happens when a person is no longer able to stop using the substance without experiencing physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms–and when they continue use despite the overwhelmingly negative consequences.
Once substance use has become a disorder, professional treatment is likely the best option for helping the person achieve long-term sobriety. Treatment is so important because gives the individual a break from “real life” to essentially unlearn the behavior that was reinforced over an extended span.
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SIGNS OF WITHDRAWAL
& THE DETOX PROCESS
One of the top reasons why individuals remain in active addiction is due to fear of withdrawal symptoms. Any time an individual who is in the throes of active addiction goes even a relatively brief period of time without the substance, they will experience a number of negative physical and/or emotional effects known as withdrawal. Although the specific symptoms of withdrawal can vary from one substance to the next, a number of symptoms are common to all substances.
These symptoms may include excessive sweating, nausea, headaches, muscle stiffness, and mild to moderate pain in the joints. Sleep may be difficult despite an overall lack of energy and sense of listlessness. Withdrawal management is an important part of treatment, as it helps the individual begin the process of recovery without being tempted into relapse.
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OVERCOME SYMPTOMS WITH MEDICAL DETOXIFICATION
The best way to address the fear of withdrawal is to enroll in a medical detox facility. Medical detoxification, which usually lasts 3-7 days, provides 24/7 supervision from physicians, nurses, and therapists to give clients the support and care needed to alleviate the discomfort of withdrawal and ensure safety.
A medical detox program prepares clients for the long-term work of recovery, beginning with intensive treatment programming that includes individual and group therapy, education, relapse prevention programming, and treatment for any co-occurring mental health disorders.
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ADDICTION TREATMENT OPTIONS
When it comes to the types of treatment we offer at Principles Recovery, our program options can be broken into three categories: partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient treatment, and traditional outpatient programming. For our clients who would benefit from medical detox, we refer them to one of our trusted partner detox facilities. After detox, our clients enter one of our treatment programs, usually starting with partial hospitalization.
Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) gives clients the most well-rounded, comprehensive curriculum. Additionally, since they spend the majority of each day on-site, individuals in our PHP experience greater levels of success because they step away from their daily lives to focus on their addiction.
For clients who don’t require the intensive programming of our PHP, our intensive outpatient program (IOP) is another great option. Our IOP requires less time at our facility than the PHP but still offers extensive programming, education, therapy, and medication-assisted treatment.
When a client transitions out of our PHP or IOP, we encourage them to continue with traditional outpatient programming and aftercare to stay connected to their treatment team and recovery peers. Outpatient treatment is be best suited to individuals who are fairly stable in recovery and have safe, alcohol- and drug-free home environments where their recovery journeys won’t be threatened.
CAN ADDICTION BE CURED?
While there is no 100% foolproof cure for addiction, a range of care with a tailored treatment program and follow-up options can lead to successful, long-term recovery. Treatment should include both medical and mental health services as needed. Principles Recovery Center in Davie, Florida, takes each individual’s specific situation into account when creating a treatment plan and assigning a primary therapist.
We do not believe in having one “track” to recovery but a number of different tracks for each client based on their drug of choice, length of use, family history, personal timeline, and a number of other characteristics. Our clinical team has over 30 years of experience, so you can trust that you or your loved one will be provided the best possible treatment every step of the way.
You can learn much about our treatment program online. But we encourage all individuals looking through our site to contact us to truly get to know how we operate as an institution.
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If you or someone you love is suffering from an addiction to alcohol or drugs, Principles Recovery Center can help. With our selection of comprehensive addiction treatment programs, we have a demonstrated history of success in recovery. For more information about our addiction treatment programs, or for a free assessment today, contact Principles Recovery Center, call us, or request a call back using the form below.
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