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Drug Treatment

Table of Contents
- Need for Drug Treatment
- Finding Effective Care
- Approaches to Treatment
- Stages of Drug Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
- Integrated Treatment
- Finding the Right One
- Paying for Care
- Drug Rehab at The Canyon

Not all drug addiction treatment programs are created equal. Some treat the addiction without addressing any co-occurring disorders that may contribute to the ongoing drug addiction problem and, when there are other psychological and emotional issues present, this can mean disaster for the patient. In almost every case of drug addiction, there is an underlying psychological issue or traumatic event that may inform the patient’s need to escape into drugs and alcohol. In fact, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association [1990 Nov 21;264(19):2511-8], 53 percent of those who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction also have a co-occurring mental health disorder like post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and other issues.

Here at The Canyon, we use an integrated treatment model that addresses not just the addiction but any underlying issues or contributing factors that affect the patient seeking care. We are equipped to address PTSD, eating disorders, trauma and many other psychological issues that contribute to addiction.

Canyon Treatment Center Staff Our goal through our evidence-based treatment model is not just to stop a patient’s self-medicating with drugs and alcohol, but to find out what they are using it to mask. We then replace that dangerous behavior with new, healthier tools and coping mechanisms to deal with any existing issues. Whether big or small, addressing these underlying issues gives each individual the best possible chance of success in the treatment process and at long-term recovery.

If you or someone you care about is living with drug abuse or dependence upon any illicit substance, contact us at the phone number listed above today to find out more about our rehabilitation program.

The Need for Drug Treatment

Drug abuse and drug addiction are problems in almost every community. The accelerated crime rate and the high cost of medical treatment that falls to the community – these are just two ways that drug addiction affects the community at large as well as the patient. Closer to home, the effects are more than just financial. Broken relationships, lost jobs, health issues, financial and legal problems, and depression are all common problems for patients and their families when drug abuse is an issue. The list is long and different for every family. It is impossible for the patient or his or her family to continue functioning effectively under the strain of addiction. The only way to handle the problem is to enroll the addicted family member in a treatment program that can provide them with the care they need to heal.

Finding Effective Care

Truly comprehensive and effective drug treatment in a rehab facility is a rare find. Patients need a place that provides personalized treatment that addresses all aspects of their addiction. Before choosing a drug treatment center, the National Institute on Drug Addiction (NIDA) suggests that patients should make sure that their program offers the following amenities:

Individual attention
Professionally trained substance use counselors and psychiatrists
Drug detox
A variety of treatment services
On-site medical care
24-hour support
Aftercare counseling

Each of these services will serve as the foundation for care. Additionally, patients should expect that holistic and alternative therapies are offered on a case-by-case basis so that the specific needs of each individual are met during treatment. Some of these issues will include:

Primary drug of addiction
Secondary drugs of addiction
Amount of addictive dose
Length of overall addiction
Co-occurring disorders
Family problems
Incidences of trauma, violence or abuse
Personal dreams and goals for the future

Approaches to Treatment

Some drug addiction treatment facilities provide only medical assistance during the detoxification phase of recovery. Their focus lies solely with the physical withdrawal symptoms that accompany the cessation of drug use. Others only accept new patients after they have completely detoxed off their drug of choice. The focus here is the emotional addiction to drugs and addressing the behavior, trigger events and feelings that precipitates relapse so that you can identify it, and preempt the relapse before it occurs.

At The Canyon, we combine behavioral therapy, medical detox, alternative therapies, gentle exercise and yoga as well as organic meals designed to continue the healing process. Every week, you will meet one on one with your therapist and determine what is working in your treatment, what you need more of, what you need less of and which new therapeutic options you'd like to integrate into your treatment plan. Our ultimate goal is to provide you with the strategies and tools you need to handle drug cravings and the urge to use when they are triggered at home while helping you to heal physically and mentally from the damage you incurred during your drug use.

Drug Treatment Options

Stages of Drug Treatment

No matter which approach is implemented, all drug treatment programs include three basic stages: evaluation and intake, stabilization, and re-integration. When patients first enter drug treatment, they will undergo an evaluation and intake process. This means that they are interviewed about their drug history through a basic physical and psychological evaluation so that the clinical team acquires the information they need to create a personalized and effective treatment. During treatment, the goals are to heal physically and mentally but also to help the patient to stabilize so that they feel normal, learn how to make decisions and get through each day without depending upon drugs and alcohol. At the end of the inpatient or outpatient treatment phase, patients will reintegrate into their former lives at home and implement their new skills as they navigate the pitfalls that previously led them into addiction. An effective drug rehab will provide follow-up aftercare services so the patient will never be without the support they need to succeed in recovery.

Dual Diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis treatment refers to a single treatment that addresses the effects of two disorders, according to Medline Plus. At The Canyon, Dual Diagnosis describes anyone who suffers from both drug addiction and a co-occurring psychological or emotional problem like bipolar disorder or chronic depression. We treat both the psychological disorder with therapy and medication if needed, the physical addiction with detox and a healthy diet, and the emotional and spiritual aspects of addiction with education, therapeutic groups and a variety of innovative therapies that include equine therapy, adventure therapy and sweat lodge ceremonies.

According to the National Institutes of Health, some of the risk factors for Dual Diagnosis disorders include:

Genetic predisposition for both addiction and mental health issues. When patients have people in their biological immediate and close extended family that have addiction issues or are diagnosed with a mental health issue, they are more likely to develop both problems as well.
Multiple environmental stressors. Early exposure to drugs, common exposure to drugs, early trauma including exposure to violence, and sex abuse are some of the most common issues that can lead a patient to develop Dual Diagnosis disorders.
Similar brain regions affected. The reward system in the brain exhibits change when the body is exposed to drugs on an addictive basis; similarly, patients with mental health issues show abnormalities in this area of the brain.
Both are developmental disorders. Because both drug addiction and mental health issues often begin to show up during the teenage years, they are both developmental problems. Also, those who abuse drugs at an age when the brain is elastic and developing can mean that they are more prone to the development of a mental health disorder.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Integrated Treatment

What is this approach and why is it so important to long-term sobriety?

It’s one thing to help someone stop using an addictive substance for a period of time, but it’s another to give that person the tools to achieve lifelong sobriety. Professionals using the integrated treatment model do the latter. By looking at the psychiatric and psychological history of an addicted person instead of focusing solely on the substance abuse, they treat the whole person. Numerous studies have shown that addiction is often accompanied by a psychiatric disease or disorder, from depression to bipolar disorder. By treating those diseases simultaneously, there is recovery for the whole person.

The starting point for any kind of integrative drug treatment is a thorough evaluation and assessment you get to see how the mental illness impacts the same areas of an individual’s life. This allows the professional to see which area or areas are out of balance so all areas of imbalance can be corrected together. If balance isn’t restored in all areas, it can compromise recovery in the long term, according to NIDA.

Finding the Right One

Researching available options is the best way for patients to find the drug treatment program that is right for them. Most people start by looking online. They search for a drug rehab in a certain state or town and view the information that results. While this is a good start, the next step is to identify a few that look interesting and contact them directly. Calling is even more effective than email because it provides patients with the opportunity to ask questions as they arise. Having a list of questions prepared in advance can help patients to make sure they find out everything they want and need to know. For example, it might be helpful for patients to ask the rehab:

If they offer drug detox on site
If they offer follow-up aftercare services
What amenities they offer in addition to drug treatment
What kinds of psychological therapy they offer
What kind of food they serve and if they can accommodate special dietary needs or preferences
If it is possible to set up an appointment or a tour to view the facility
If they take insurance

Paying for Care

The cost of drug rehab is the single largest factor keeping people who need it out of drug addiction treatment. The most common way to cover the cost of treatment is to turn first to health insurance providers. Most states require health insurance companies to provide a stated amount of coverage for specific addiction treatment services. Patients should call their insurance agents to find out if drug rehab is covered and if so, to what degree. For example, some health insurance plans may only cover the cost of a medical drug detox while others provide coverage for outpatient treatment as well. The ones that cover inpatient drug addiction treatment may only cover the cost of the stay up to a certain time limit, so it's important to know what exactly is covered before enrolling.

Other avenues of assistance for drug rehab costs include employer-sponsored programs that pay for their employees to get drug addiction treatment, local community programs, or state assistance programs that foot all or part of the bill, and personal loans. Most drug rehab programs also take cash and major credit cards and provide financing options.

Drug Rehab at The Canyon

A drug treatment program that provides both inpatient and outpatient services, drug detox and aftercare counseling, unique and traditional therapeutic methods and varied lengths of stay for residents is rare. The Canyon is such a drug addiction rehab facility. We are dedicated to serving our residents and outpatients by helping them through drug detox, assisting them in the creation of their own treatment plans, and helping them revise this plan and update it as necessary throughout their recovery as they grow and change.

By the end of drug treatment, you will be prepared to re-enter the world armed with the dreams and goals that you had lost, now defined and mapped out with a clear path ahead of you. Your aftercare counselor will be available as needed as you head off into your future without drug addiction and dependence. If you think that The Canyon might be the drug rehabilitation center for you or your loved one, call today.

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