Substance Abuse Treatment

Treatment

Substance abuse affects every part of your life. It can hurt you and the people around you. It can ruin relationships and your financial health. Abusing drugs can also lead to addiction and cause serious health problems and even death.

We offer medication assistance such as: vivitrol, suboxone, naltrexone.

We do not prescribe methadone.

Treatment typically use a blend of therapies, counseling techniques, and rehabilitative treatments to offer the best chance of wellness. Often, holistic therapies use the healing power of exercise and physical activity. We will work with you to find a treatment plan that is right for you.

Recognizing and understanding the problem, and being ready to engage in treatment, is an important milestone.

Substance Abuse – We do not offer alcohol detox but can assist with medication assisted treatment for relapse prevention purposes.

Oral Options – Suboxone (also known as buprenorphine)
Oral medication to assist with opioid use disorder. It helps diminish the effects of physical effects of physical dependency such as withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Suboxone also increases safety in cases of overdose, and lowers the potential for misuse.

Naltrexone – Naltrexone is a daily oral medication. It is not an opioid and is not addictive. Naltrexone blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids and suppresses opioid and alcohol cravings. There is no abuse and diversion potential with naltrexone.

Acamprosate – This is a daily medication that helps people who struggle with alcohol dependency. Acamprosate works by decreasing the excessive excitation that accompanies alcohol dependence through decreased positive reinforcement from neurotransmitters in the brain.

Monthly Injections – Sublocade is a medication used in the treatment of opioid use disorder. It contains buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist, and is administered as a monthly injection. The benefit of Sublocade is its extended-release nature, providing a sustained level of medication, which can help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, supporting patients in their recovery from opioid addiction.

Vivitrol – Vivitrol is a monthly injectable medication designed for both opioid use disorder and alcohol cessation. Containing naltrexone, it functions by blocking opioid receptors, reducing the euphoric effects of opioids and cravings for both opioids and alcohol. This dual-purpose makes Vivitrol a valuable tool in comprehensive treatment plans, aiding individuals dealing with both substance dependencies. It’s non-addictive and should be used under the guidance of healthcare professionals to support recovery effectively.