Drug Addiction Treatment

At Milestone Health and Wellness, we recognize that each individual’s experience with drug or alcohol addiction is unique. That’s why we offer a comprehensive assessment of your physical, psychological, and social elements to help you select the levels of care and type of addiction treatment program that best suits your needs. Our initial assessment is critical to getting you started on the right path to a new substance-free life.

While our treatment approach will follow a similar path for each resident, each phase will be individualized to suit each resident’s unique journey. Milestone offers treatment for alcohol dependence, outpatient rehabs, inpatient rehabs, customized wellness retreats, 12-step programs, and more.

What is Substance addiction/ Drug Addiction?

Drug addiction, also known as substance abuse disorder, is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive, uncontrollable, drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences. The voluntary act of using drugs is the first step on the road to addiction. However, with time, a person’s ability to choose against doing so is compromised. The substance causes obsessive drug seeking and use. 

The areas of the brain responsible for motivation, learning, and behavior regulation are all impacted by addiction. With continued use of drugs, brain cells are destroyed by the drug’s effects on neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.

Over time, these changes cause the brain systems to become less sensitive to normal levels of these chemicals that trigger euphoric effects. This makes it harder for people with an addiction problem to feel satisfied after using drugs—and they may have more thoughts about using them again in order to feel better.

Drugs that lead to addiction and are commonly misused include:

  • Alcohol
  • Illegal drugs such as:
    -Cocaine
    -Anabolic steroids
    -Club drugs
    -Bath salts
    -Inhalants
    -Synthetic cannabinoids
    -Methamphetamines
  • Prescription medicines including opioid painkillers
  • Over-the-counter medicines
  • Tobacco/Nicotine

What is the treatment for drug addiction?

If you or someone you love is struggling with substance use disorder, it’s important to seek help. There are several therapies available that can help you or your loved one get back on track and stay there. Several comprehensive treatment programs exist for treating substance use disorders including behavior therapies, pharmacological treatments, detox, 12-step support groups, and other recovery services. Often, you’ll receive a combination of these effective treatments:

Medication-assisted Therapy

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) has helped many people on their path to recovery from certain types of substance use disorders (SUDs). MAT plays an important role in recovery and health when combined with behavioral therapies. Studies show that SUDs can be successfully treated with a combination of medication and intensive counseling, self-help groups, or individual/ family therapy.

For certain people who are dealing with addiction, MAT can help sustain their recovery process. Certain medicines and devices can be used to prevent relapse, manage symptoms of withdrawal, and treat co-occurring conditions such as depression or anxiety disorders that are often present during long-term substance abuse treatment programs.

Behavioral Treatment

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (also called CBT) is a type of talk therapy that helps people change the way they think about their problems and behaviors. It teaches you how to identify patterns in your thinking so that you can break them and learn new ways of thinking. Motivational incentives encourage abstinence from narcotic drugs through positive reinforcement.

Inpatient or residential treatment settings are effective, especially for those with more severe problems (including co-occurring disorders). Licensed residential treatment facilities offer 24-hour structured and intensive care, including medical attention and recovery housing.

Detoxification

Medically-assisted detox is a safe and effective way to rid your body of addictive substances. It allows you to experience less severe withdrawal symptoms while still being able to get the substance out of your system quickly. Detox does not treat the underlying behavioral causes of addiction, so it is typically used in combination with counseling and other therapies.

The main goal of medically-assisted detox is to help you safely pass through the physical effects of addiction while minimizing any long-term effects on your health. This type of treatment will allow you time to focus on health concerns as well as treatment programs that can help you break free from addiction and live a healthy life.

Addictions are not problems of willpower or morality. People who have an addiction to drugs cannot simply quit, even if they want to. The drugs change the brain wave patterns in a way that makes quitting physically and mentally difficult. The good news is that there are different forms of treatment options available for addiction. Treating addiction often requires lifelong care and therapy. You don’t have to suffer in silence—you can get help today.

Get the best Drug Treatment at Milestone

At Milestone Health and Wellness, we believe that substance addiction is a disease that needs to be addressed at its root cause. We offer a range of long-term treatment plans and comprehensive approaches to address the different causes of addiction and substance abuse.

Our clinical and medical teams are devoted to providing each patient with the fully individualized care and evidence-based treatment they require to overcome their own personal struggles. At Milestone Health and Wellness, we provide thorough and methodical treatment to shed old, detrimental habits and develop new, productive ones.