Substance Abuse Treatment
Addiction is a multifaceted disorder that affects every part of patients’ lives. Here at Kolbe Health Services, we realize that recovery is stressful on a mental, emotional, and physical level, which is why we offer counseling.
What Is Addiction?
Addiction is often misunderstood by those who have not experienced it. Scientific study has proven that drug addiction is, in fact, a disease. It isn’t a moral or personal failing, but rather a chemical change in the brain, making it a health issue. Many substances can result in addiction:
- Cocaine
- Methamphetamines
- Sedatives
- Opioids
- Inhalants
- Hallucinogens
- Marijuana
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
Why Seek Treatment?
The good news is addiction is treatable. Healthcare professionals can help patients on the road to recovery with several levels of support. Individuals with substance use disorder may find it challenging to seek help due to stigma and withdrawal’s physical effects. However, continued use puts people at risk of physical, mental, and financial issues.
Drug Addiction Is a Progressive Disease
Even if you don’t see adverse effects now, that doesn’t mean you won’t see them in the future. Substance use disorder is progressive, which means individuals see increasingly adverse outcomes as time goes on. Where drug use is concerned, the sooner you can stop, the better.
Your Health Can Deteriorate
Drug use can have a considerable impact on your physical health. Substances are chemicals that affect how the human body functions — this includes releasing dopamine in the brain and accelerating the metabolism. Here are just a few health issues that drug use can create:
- Sleeplessness
- Reduced appetite
- Agitation
- Increased blood pressure and heart rate
- Nausea
- Paranoia
- Vomiting
- Unconsciousness
In extreme cases, drug use can even result in death.
Your Income May Be Put at Risk
Individuals with substance use disorder are at risk of losing their jobs if their addiction interferes with their responsibilities. Additionally, funds from a job may be used for drugs rather than necessities. As a result, people with this disorder are over-represented among the homeless population.
What Are the Benefits of Drug Counseling at a Treatment Center
Treatment centers are specifically designed to address the needs of patients going through recovery. In addition to accessing medical care, patients can also find resources to help them rebuild their lives. Treatment centers also offer community; a vital support network when going through recovery and maintaining sobriety.
Why Is It Important To Address Mental Health During Recovery?
Drug addiction and mental health are intertwined, which means one can’t be treated without the other. Many people use substances to self-medicate, while others have developed mental health issues from long-term drug use. No matter the situation, research shows that mental health is a substantial factor in relapse — the better your ability to manage stressors, the less likely you are to relapse.
Why Choose Kolbe Health Services?
Kolbe Health Services believes that a significant part of your recovery comes from counseling. Our addiction specialists, counselors, and psychiatrists will help you understand your addiction and give you tools to help fight it. Our dependency counselors are here to help you. Trust Kolbe Clinic for all your addiction requirements. To learn more, reach out to us at 1-888-310-9011 or contact us online.
"When I first came to Kolbe Clinic, it was as a last resort after 5 years of heavy drug use and various methods of achieving sobriety. Now that I have been in the program for 9 months, I wish I would have come here years ago. While unsuccessfully trying other ways of recovery, I always had been told that medically assisted treatment such as Suboxone doesn’t work and unfortunately I believed it. Now, I would never recommend anything else to someone struggling with addiction. The people at Kolbe Clinic have not only provided a perfect pathway of recovery, but also have been there along the way for anything that I may need. The day that I got started in this program was not only the day that I got my life back, but also was the day that I became able to do anything with it. The ways in which my life has changed for the better are indescribable and I no longer have to worry about the millions of problems and terrible feelings that came along with my substance abuse. I can now focus on the things that I want and need to make my life better. After less than a year I have become a completely different person with amazing relationships & qualities about myself that didn’t exist before. It can sometimes take a miracle to get out of the endless cycle of addiction, and I believe that’s what this program has given me." Written by: Mr. O. Current patient of Kolbe Clinic