Addiction treatment

Addiction treatment does not have a one-size-fits-all approach. Treatments are usually tailored to the needs of the addicted person. Addicts are encouraged to select addiction treatments that are best for them based on the substances they abuse, the level of care required, their personal mental health needs, and the healthcare options they can afford.

This article will focus on choosing the right addiction treatment for rarely discussed addictions: benzo, crack, gambling, methamphetamine, and fentanyl.

Benzo addiction treatment

Benzo is a short form of benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepine is a prescription medication that helps people lead normal and healthy lives.

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), approximately 12% of Americans have a benzo prescription. To emphasize the point, benzo use disorders affect approximately 2% of those with a prescription – approximately 600,000 Americans!

According to research, more than 17% of Americans with a benzo prescription have previously abused the medication. This is serious because, even if a doctor prescribes a substance, its abuse leads to addiction.

People who are addicted to benzo are not doomed. A buddy of mine became anxious and depressed after trying in vain to get help for his benzo addiction.

Thanks to a South Carolina addiction treatment seminar, I was directed to The Owl’s Nest, a rehab that provides exquisite benzo addiction interventions. In South Carolina and elsewhere, individuals with a benzo addiction can receive person-centered and safe treatment at this facility.

Their treatment has assisted many people in permanently overcoming their benzo addiction. It involves detoxification, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavior therapy, contingency management, 12-step facilitation, and medication treatment.

Crack addiction treatment

Crack cocaine is an extremely addictive substance. With just one use, one can become addicted! This occurs when the brain becomes biochemically dependent on the drug.

Due to its intense euphoric effects, the drug impairs the brain's ability to make rational decisions about its controlled use. That is why crack addicts frequently continue to use it even when it clearly has negative consequences in their lives, such as being arrested, losing their jobs, or damaging important personal relationships.

If you are addicted to crack, you should seek crack addiction treatment as soon as possible from a reputable rehab. A good crack addiction treatment program will provide you with a customized phased treatment plan that includes detoxification, CBT, RBT, contingency management, 12-step facilitation, and medication treatment.

Gambling addiction treatment

Gambling is an addictive activity. Gambling, whether through friendly wagers, sports betting, or casino betting, pushes one to achieve a high they desire.

People suffering from mental or emotional disorders like depression are always more likely to engage in compulsive gambling. People who have a history of substance abuse are more likely to develop compulsive gambling.

Relationship problems, financial problems such as bankruptcy, legal problems and imprisonment, poor work performance or job loss, poor general health, and suicidal tendencies are all associated with gambling. That’s why if you or a loved one is experiencing compulsive gambling, seek help right away.

Treatment for gambling addiction includes therapy, medications, and peer support through self-help groups.

Methamphetamine addiction treatment

Methamphetamine, or meth, is a highly addictive substance that is difficult to quit if help is not sought. The drug has energizing or stimulant properties and is available as a pill or as a white powder.

The speed with which someone can become addicted to meth distinguishes it from other drugs. A single use could result in a lifetime of addiction. Those suffering from meth addiction may be embarrassed to seek treatment.

The severe withdrawal symptoms associated with the drug tend to deter people addicted to it from seeking treatment. If you are addicted to meth and feel this way, please know that there’re evidence-based safe ways out of meth addiction through which you can be assisted to get well. Recovery is possible with determination and a treatment plan consisting of detoxification, counseling, and therapy.

People who are addicted to the drug are discouraged from seeking treatment because of the severe withdrawal symptoms associated with it. If you are addicted to meth and are feeling this way, please know that there are evidence-based safe ways out of meth addiction that can help you get well. With determination and a treatment plan that includes detoxification, counseling, and therapy, recovery is possible.

Fentanyl addiction treatment

Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic prescription opioid that is manufactured and used legally. It aids in the treatment of patients suffering from severe pain, particularly after surgery. It is also used to treat chronic pain patients who are physically tolerant to other opioids, which means the patient requires higher and/or more frequent doses of a drug to achieve the desired effects.

Because fentanyl produces a high with a small amount of the drug, some drug dealers mix it with heroin, cocaine, and meth. As a result, the drug is the less expensive option for achieving the desired high.

Fentanyl works by binding to opioid receptors in the body, which are located in areas of the brain that control pain and emotions. After taking fentanyl, the brain adapts to the drug, reducing sensitivity and making it difficult to feel pleasure from anything other than the drug. When someone becomes addicted, drug seeking and use take over their lives.

Extreme happiness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, constipation, sedation, breathing problems, and unconsciousness are all side effects of the drug. When a fentanyl addict stops using it, they may experience severe withdrawal symptoms such as muscle and bone pain, sleep problems, diarrhea and vomiting, cold flashes with goose bumps, uncontrollable leg movements, and severe cravings. Seeking treatment in an accredited rehab facility ensures a safe addiction recovery.

Fentanyl addiction treatment, like treatment for other opioid addictions, involves medication as well as counseling and behavioral therapies.

Choosing the right addiction program for your addiction

If you’re in doubt about which addiction treatment program to choose for your type of addiction, The Owl’s Nest is always ready to help. Reach out to them via email, calling them at (843) 396-5438, or by clicking here.