Drugs
Drugs
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a condition where a person finds it hard to control their use of certain drugs. Even when these drugs cause problems in their life, such as affecting their health, relationships, or work, they may feel unable to stop using them. Over time, their body and brain can become dependent on these drugs, leading to strong cravings and unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop.
This condition isn’t about a lack of willpower—SUD is a medical issue that changes the way the brain works. It can make quitting very challenging, but the good news is that there are proven treatments that can help. By combining medical care, psychotherapy, and a variety of multidisciplinary interventions, people with SUD can recover, rebuild their lives, and find hope for a healthier future.
Estimated (5–10 days)
Objective
Manage acute withdrawal symptoms, which may include aches and pain, anxiety, chills and fever, and diarrhea.
Methods
Medication-assisted detox.
24/7 monitoring: medical, psychiatric, and psychological support
Estimated (3–12 months or longer)
Goal: Reduce cravings and prevent relapse.
Effectiveness: Proven to significantly lower relapse rates and improve recovery outcomes.
Psychotherapy Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing (MI): Enhances motivation to change and commit to treatment.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifies and changes maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Teaches skills including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
- Individualized Treatment Plans: Tailored to address the unique needs, triggers, and challenges of the patient.
- Family Counseling: Involves our working with family members.
- Holistic additions: Yoga, meditation, and art therapy are transformative tools in addiction rehabilitation, fostering inner peace, reducing stress, and promoting emotional healing for lasting recovery.
Estimated (5–10 days)
Objective: Stabilize patients while managing withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue, depression, and intense cravings.
Approach:
Supportive care (hydration, nutrition, and sleep hygiene).
Symptomatic management of withdrawal symptoms
24/7 monitoring: medical, psychiatric, and psychological support
Psychotherapy Approaches:
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)Enhances motivation to change and commit to treatment.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Identifies and changes maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): teaches skills including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
- Individualized Treatment PlansTailored to address the unique needs, triggers, and challenges of the patient.
- Family Counseling: Involves our working with family members…
- Holistic additions: Yoga, meditation, and art therapy are transformative tools in addiction rehabilitation, fostering inner peace, reducing stress, and promoting emotional healing for lasting recovery."
Long term support, following the intensive focus during the first year.
Estimated (1–2 weeks)
Objective: Manage withdrawal symptoms like irritability, insomnia, and anxiety.
Approach:
Symptomatic management of withdrawal symptoms
24/7 monitoring: medical, psychiatric, and psychological support
Psychotherapy Approaches:
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)Enhances motivation to change and commit to treatment.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Identifies and changes maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) teaches skills including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
- Individualized Treatment Plans Tailored to address the unique needs, triggers, and challenges of the patient.
- Family Counseling) involves our working with family members…
- Holistic additions: Yoga, meditation, and art therapy are transformative tools in addiction rehabilitation, fostering inner peace, reducing stress, and promoting emotional healing for lasting recovery.
Long term support, following the intensive focus during the first year.
Prescription Medication Addiction
Benzodiazepines (e.g., Xanax, Valium) and Pregabalin (e.g. Lyrica)
Objective: Avoid severe withdrawal symptoms, including seizures
Approach:
Tapering off medication under close supervision.
Use of alternative medications to prevent withdrawal complications.
Psychotherapy Approaches:
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) Enhances motivation to change and commit to treatment.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Identifies and changes maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): teaches skills including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
- Individualized Treatment PlansTailored to address the unique needs, triggers, and challenges of the patient.
- Family Counseling involves our working with family members…
- Holistic additions: Yoga, meditation, and art therapy are transformative tools in addiction rehabilitation, fostering inner peace, reducing stress, and promoting emotional healing for lasting recovery."
Long term support, following the intensive focus during the first year.