Substance Use Disorder (SUD) affects millions. However, our team at Sylvia Brafman wants you to know that recovery is possible. Whether you’re dealing with alcohol, opioids, or other substance addictions, quality treatment is available for you at The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center. You don’t have to live like this forever; you can finally regain control over your life.
Before we dive into helping you start or continue your recovery, we would like to say we are proud of your effort thus far. Even if you have only admitted you need help but haven’t gotten into treatment yet, you’ve taken the first, very important step. It takes courage to admit that you need professional support; it means letting go of your pride, being vulnerable, and asking for help.
You’ve got this. Contact our team today to learn about which of our recovery programs may be most beneficial for you and your unique set of circumstances.
Preventing Overdose and Getting Treatment is Key
Being able to prevent even one overdose is crucial. One of the best ways for us to do this is to expand recovery awareness and ensure people like you know that treatment is available. Whether you are the one struggling or know someone else who is, dual diagnosis treatment at a rehab center like Sylvia Brafman could save a life.
The primary goal of dual diagnosis care is to help you get your life back on track through an integrated approach. This is done by not only focusing on the addiction, but also treating any root mental health disorders that could be contributing to your substance use.
We aim to help you improve your relationship with your community, at your job, with others, and, most importantly, with yourself. Recovery is powerful and can change your life for the better once you commit to meaningful change. Reach out to our team of patient advocates today to learn more about our unique Through the Archway program.
A Variety of Evidence-Based Treatment Options
Since there are so many different types of addictions (opioid, alcohol, cocaine, etc.), the treatments are going to vary based on your individual needs. There are different treatment settings and program structures to meet diverse treatment needs. You will also find that various treatment methods can be used, from 12-step facilitation therapy to group therapy to medication-assisted treatment. The duration of each treatment will also vary based on your needs and goals.
Here at Sylvia Brafman, we want to celebrate National Recovery Month. We want everyone to know how great recovery is and how much it can do for your quality of life. We offer evidence-based treatment approaches that can help treat any addiction and any co-occurring behavioral health conditions you may have.
Our team will work with you to develop a treatment and recovery plan that will help you manage your addiction while also addressing any underlying mental health disorder(s). We’ll work closely with you to make the necessary changes and increase your chances of success, both in recovery and in life.
Finding the Treatment Center That is Best for You
If you are struggling with an addiction, how are you supposed to know which rehab treatment center is the best for you? When making this important choice, there are numerous things that you may want to consider, such as:
- Coverage from your insurance
- Payment plans (if necessary)
- Holistic approaches to treatment
- Medication-assisted detox and treatment
- Inpatient and outpatient treatment options
- If family therapy is provided
If you are dealing with an addiction and/or mental health disorder(s), we don’t want you to have to wait any longer to get the treatment you need. Our team is standing by to help you start your recovery today. We can discuss what aspects of care are most important to you and colloborate with you to create a personalized treatment plan based on your needs and goals.
Medications Commonly Used to Treat Addictions
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a useful tool when it comes to treating addiction. We want to help everyone understand the full scope of this treatment, as there is often confusion.
Some people believe that MAT is just exchanging the use of one drug for another: that is not the case. There are some dangerous withdrawal symptoms that can occur when someone, especially a binge drinker or hard drug user, stops using substances cold turkey. We use prescribed medications to help ease these withdrawal symptoms and carefully wean you off the presence of substances in your system. This typically makes the recovery process much more successful in the long-run.
Some of the medications that we might use to help you or your loved one overcome an addiction to opioids, for example, include:
- Buprenorphine (given as a cheek film, tablet, implant under the skin, or extended-release injection)
- Naltrexone (given to those who have been off opioids for 7 to 10 days)
- Methadone (given as a daily liquid in a rehab treatment setting)
You can talk to a member of our team today to find out if these or other medications would benefit you as you begin overcoming an addiction to drugs or alcohol. If so, we can get you set up with one of our comprehensive treatment programs.
Signs of an Addiction or a Mental Health Disorder
Recovery is possible from both addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Understanding the signs and symptoms of each of these is the first step. There is a lot of overlap between substance use and mental health disorder symptoms, which is why it is key to understand the distinctions.
Some of the signs of an addiction include:
- Not being able to control how much you drink
- Drinking more than you intended
- Getting blackout drunk
- Drinking and driving
- Taking part in risky activities when you are drinking
- Slurring over your words when drinking
- Getting into legal trouble because of your drinking episodes
- Being fired from work due to your drinking habits
- Having family members or friends lie for you because you were out drinking or you are hungover
Some of the signs of a mental health disorder include:
- Anxiety
- High stress levels
- Traumatic memories
- Depression
- Relationship issues due to mental health symptoms
- Having difficulty in social situations
- Isolating yourself from others
- Avoiding phone calls or visits with loved ones or friends
You can always ask your loved one if there is anything you can do to help on their path to recovery. If needed, you can hold an intervention to encourage them to seek professional treatment. If you need more assistance in helping yourself, a family member, or a friend, feel free to reach out to our team of patient advocates at Sylvia Brafman.
Contact us today to get the help you need to begin a life of recovery from addiction and mental health disorders.