The Need For Realistic And Practical Drug Addiction Treatments

Between 1999 and 2017, more than 700,000 people in the US alone have passed away from drug overdose. These staggering digits show the magnitude of drug addiction and its impact on society!

Although the government tries its best to overcome this crisis, there are still several gaps in treatment approaches.

At Seasons in Malibu, our compassionate team of experts understands the need of the hour and offers you a range of practical and realistic solutions to ensure your or your loved ones’ quick addiction recovery.

C’mon, let’s understand the situation at hand better here!

Understanding Drug Addiction

Drug addiction, aka substance use disorder (SUD), is a disease that makes people unable to control or stop using addictive substances.

There are several kinds of drug addiction, such as alcohol, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, marijuana, nicotine, ecstasy, and LSD, among others.

Causes & Risk Factors

There’s no specific cause behind addiction. It’s a result of several interconnected chains of incidents. People at an elevated risk of developing drug addiction experienced:

Family history of addiction, leading to genetic issues
Physical and/or sexual abuse
Early exposure to drugs
Mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, bipolar disorder
Troubled relationship with parents, siblings, or other close ones
Peer pressure

While seeking relief and distraction, people try substances. They create pleasurable feelings with a rush of dopamine to your bloodstream and brain. People start chasing that high, indulge in the substances more, and go down a vicious cycle of substance abuse.

Impact

Drug addiction not only impacts you but also your loved ones. Let’s know the most common effects here.

Effects on You

Addictive drugs have a severe impact on your brain. Long-term addiction can negatively affect your

Memory
Learning abilities
Decision-making skills
Judgment
Behavior

They also impact other organs and lead to higher chances of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, cancer, and stroke. It also spreads infectious diseases.

Effects on Families

Drug addiction also wreaks havoc on families. For instance,

Untreated addiction threatens job security. The addicted individual might use all finances and even steal to buy more substances. This leads to financial burdens.
Family members feel distressed due to the addict’s actions.
It leads to conflict, trust issues, and broken relationships.
If there are children in the addict’s family, they get neglected or abused, which impacts their growth.

Effects on Society

An individual’s drug addiction also leads to a burden on society. Some examples are:

If a person under the influence drives, it can lead to accidents.
It increases the rate of suicide.
SUD also leads to bankruptcy, homelessness, and criminal behaviors.
Some people also partake in risky sexual activities under the influence, compromising their sexual health.
Some share the same needles to inject drugs in the stream, elevating rates of HIV.

Current Challenges in Drug Addiction Treatments

Among the several challenges of drug addiction treatments, let’s know the most common ones:

High relapse rates

Relapse is the greatest challenge of addiction patients throughout and even after treatment. Statistics show that around 40-60% of SUD patients relapse.

Stigmatization

Drug addiction rehabs are often stigmatized. People assume that only those who are too weak to overcome addiction go for addiction treatments.

Some fear losing jobs once word goes out. However, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), 1993, and Americans with Disabilities (ADA), 1990 offer you plenty of protection against such discrimination.

Ineffective one-size-fits-all approaches

Some inexperienced treatment centers follow standardized treatments, which don’t effectively help all patients. Every addiction patient needs a different treatment approach based on the drug, its effects, and addiction duration.

Characteristics of Realistic and Practical Treatments

If you seek realistic and practical treatments from our establishment, Seasons in Malibu, you’ll enjoy the following:

Evidence-based methods

We follow scientifically proven treatment approaches like CBT, DBT, and EMDR led by the best professionals to ensure swift addiction recovery.

Personalized treatment plans

Based on the addiction substance, intensity, and individual needs, we craft a plan to ensure the patient’s comfort.

Holistic and integrated care

At our luxury rehab, we also focus on a holistic approach to treatments so that your mind and body can heal together.

Examples of Effective Treatment Approaches

At Seasons in Malibu, our professionals have curated the most effective treatment approaches so you can return to normal life sooner. Let’s get to know a few of them here!

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT, a psychotherapy, is one of the most effective SUD therapies. It offers insights into how your thoughts and feelings affect your actions. The short-term goal-oriented treatment approach is generally limited to 10-20 sessions, unlike months/years of talk therapy.

Holistic therapies

Holistic treatment approach for addiction is a great relapse prevention strategy. It reduces stress and helps your body and mind heal. It calms your nerves and connects you with your spiritual self.

Further, once you learn these therapies, you won’t need to seek a therapist to practice them, making them cost-efficient.

Some of them include:

Music Therapy
Wilderness Therapy
Massage Therapy
Exercise
Nutritional Counseling
Guided Meditation
Yoga Therapy
Acupuncture
Reiki/Energy Work
Herbal Medicines
Hypnosis

Group Therapy

Our each group counseling program session involves several patients working with muliple therapists simultaneously. It’s a type of addiction support led by a mental health expert.

Patients express their concerns and struggles in recovery. Therapists share possible ways to overcome them. Peers also help each other with tips and personal insights.

Importance of Aftercare and Continued Support

A significant part of realistic and practical addiction treatments is aftercare and social support due to the following reasons:

Transition to Normal Life

Aftercare programs offer you the necessary support to stay strong in your sobriety journey. You slowly enter regular routine and leave behind the rehab life.

Long-term support and monitoring

While you transition back to life, aftercare programs help you stay connected to experts. During sessions, they monitor and support you in your journey until you’re ready to be independent!

Family and Community’s Role

Your loved ones’ support offers emotional stability and help. Thus, you get the right environment to overcome addiction’s clutches.

Conclusion

The current drug addiction crisis and scenarios can be addressed only with continuous innovation in treatment approaches fused with high accessibility. These will mitigate issues, including high relapse rates and stigma against treatment.

So, if you’re looking for drug addiction treatment options, seek realistic and practical approaches from our luxury rehab, Seasons in Malibu. We’ll offer you the best service and ensure a safe and swift recovery!

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