Seeking addiction treatment is a life-changing decision and one that can initially seem overwhelming. You might feel afraid of the unknown, and it’s a big step to get treatment when you struggle with drugs or alcohol. At the same, while it’s undoubtedly intimidating, getting addiction treatment is your first step toward recovery and the opportunity to build a life that’s fulfilling and purposeful for you.
Expectations for Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment involves a wide range of therapies and interventions designed to help you overcome substance use disorders and regain a sense of control over your life.
A treatment program will be comprehensive and address the psychological, physical, and social parts of addiction. It should be tailored to meet your needs as an individual, combining behavioral, medical, and supportive services.
Different things you might expect when you start a professional addiction treatment program include:
- Your first step will be our trained professionals’ assessment and evaluation. They can determine how severe your addiction is and if you have co-occurring psychological disorders that need to be part of your treatment. We’ll also work to understand your needs and goals that are specific and unique to you.
- Detoxification or detox is a way to manage any withdrawal symptoms you might experience safely. We conduct detox programs with medical supervision, and our clinical team can give you medicines as needed to reduce discomfort and cravings.
- Behavioral therapy is a significant part of treating addiction because it’s a way to address the underlying psychological factors that drive substance abuse. We use many therapeutic approaches in our programs, like motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- Medication-assisted treatment combines behavioral therapy with approved medicines to effectively treat substance use disorders. Depending on the substance and your needs, medications can be prescribed to reduce cravings, block the effects of drugs or alcohol, or alleviate withdrawal symptoms.
- Supportive services are integrated to address your holistic needs and might include individual and group therapy, peer support groups, and family therapy.
- Relapse prevention is a focus of addiction treatment, and you learn how to cope with cravings, identify triggers, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
- Recovery from addiction doesn’t stop when you complete your formal treatment program, as we prepare you for your lifelong journey with aftercare and continuing support.
Addiction treatment addresses all aspects of addiction, including physical, mental, and social, and gives you the tools, resources, and support you need to overcome a substance use disorder.
7 Key Reasons to Seek Addiction Treatment
When you take the first step to get help for addiction, you’re on the path to changing your life. The following are seven important reasons to seek addiction treatment.
1. Restore Your Health Physically
Addiction diminishes your physical health and can lead to a range of medical complications. Addiction treatment gives you access to the medical care you need to address health concerns so you can regain your well-being, improve your quality of life, and lower the potential for health complications.
2. Improve Your Mental Health
Addiction very often co-occurs with mental health disorders, and when they’re left untreated, they can worsen addiction and vice versa. What happens is a cycle of substance abuse along with deterioration in your mental health.
Addiction treatment is an integrated care approach to address not only substance use disorders but mental health issues. By addressing these, you can experience reduced symptoms, more emotional stability, and enhanced overall well-being.
Addiction is often masking underlying trauma and emotional pain, and treatment provides a safe environment to process these emotions and heal. You’re able to address your addiction’s root causes and cultivate resilience and self-awareness, breaking free from a cycle of substance abuse.
3. Rebuild Relationships
Addiction deeply affects your relationships with your loved ones. Communication and trust often suffer, and the relationships may be defined by conflict because of substance use.
An addiction treatment program can include family therapy and other approaches to helping you repair your relationships. It emphasizes fostering empathy, dealing with barriers to productive communication, and establishing healthy boundaries. A strong support network can contribute to sustained recovery.
Another beneficial component of addiction treatment is accessing other support networks within the program itself. Treatment offers access to support groups, peer resources, and community resources, cultivating accountability and belonging.
4. Financial Stability
Addiction frequently leads to financial issues for many reasons, including job loss, healthcare costs, and spending on substances. It can be challenging to keep your job and meet your financial obligations, let alone plan for the future.
An addiction treatment program helps you regain a sense of financial stability by addressing not only substance abuse but also supporting your job or education goals.
5. Developing Coping Skills
Addiction stems, in most cases, from underlying psychological or emotional issues. Treatment equips you with coping mechanisms and life skills so you can manage cravings, stress, and triggers effectively. You’re then empowered to lead a healthy, balanced life.
6. Better Quality of Life
Addiction leads to declines in essentially every part of your quality of life, which then affects things like work and your fulfillment. Treatment allows you to regain control over your life, pursue your goals, and discover a sense of joy and purpose.
Recovering from addiction isn’t just about not using substances. It’s also about personal growth and learning who you are. Treatment allows you to explore your beliefs and values to transform your life.
7. Preventing Further Harm
Untreated addiction can escalate, leading to severe consequences, including accidents, injuries, and overdose, as well as death. Seeking addiction treatment is necessary to avoid further harm and protect you from possibly life-threatening consequences of substance abuse.
By prioritizing your wellness, you can avoid the devastating effects of addiction, creating a long-term path for yourself for well-being and recovery.
If you’d like to take the first step toward overcoming addiction and reclaiming your life, we can help. Contact our team to learn more about our treatment programs and the benefits they could bring to your life or the life of someone you love.
