Addiction was once seen as a “personality flaw” that an individual could change if they wanted to. Research has transformed that outlook by discovering the biopsychosocial model of addiction and emerging treatment modalities to address the psychological, biological, and social causes of addiction.
Abusing drugs or alcohol is not something anyone wants to do, just like no one wishes to suffer from a chronic disease. Addiction is a disease, much like high blood pressure or cancer are both diseases. All types of addiction require professional treatment provided by addiction specialists, prescription medications to lessen cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms, and addressing difficulties before they arise.
What Is Substance Use Disorder?
The clinical substance use disorder definition says it is a treatable medical disorder that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to an inability to control their use of legal or illegal substances (e.g., drugs, alcohol, or medications).
When a substance use disorder (SUD) is left untreated, it can negatively impact work, school, and relationships.
What Are Symptoms of Substance Use Disorder?
According to the American Psychiatric Association, substance use disorder symptoms include the following
Mental
- Intense desire or urge to use the substance
- Difficulty controlling or stopping substance use despite negative consequences
- Inability to limit or control substance use
- Preoccupation with substance use
- Abandonment of previously enjoyed activities
Physical
- Increased tolerance to the substance
- Withdrawal symptoms when not using the substance
- Significant changes in eating patterns
- Insomnia or excessive sleepiness
- Impaired motor skills and coordination
Behavioral
- Withdrawal from friends, family, and social activities
- Hiding the extent of substance misuse
- Engaging in risky or illegal activities to get or use the substance
- Difficulty managing finances
- Decline in performance at work or school
- Strained professional and personal relationships
Types of Substance Use Disorders
Every year, millions of Americans lose their lives to addiction, whether from an overdose or medical complications related to chronic substance misuse. You don’t have to let an SUD affect your health, relationships, and emotional well-being.
At Beach House Center for Recovery, we offer treatment programs for several types of addiction that are customized to meet the specific requirements of each patient who enters our facility. Whether there is a pattern of drug or alcohol misuse or if this is the first attempt at recovery, our skilled team of therapists and medical professionals work closely with patients to develop effective, sustainable rehabilitation strategies.
Beach House Center for Recovery helps patients address several different types of drug addiction.
How Is Substance Abuse Treated?
Several types of addiction can be treated with evidence-based therapies at Beach House Rehab in Juno Beach, FL.
Our skilled addiction care specialists, mental health clinicians, and psychiatric and medical care providers are at the forefront of addiction treatment. They use a combination of leading-edge techniques to help those struggling with substance misuse overcome their addiction and begin their path toward recovery.
At Beach House Rehab, we collaborate with you and your loved one to create a personalized addiction treatment plan that meets your unique needs. We offer the following treatment programs
- Medically supervised detox
- Inpatient (residential) rehab
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Mental health treatment
- Military addiction treatment
- Aftercare programs
Medications for Substance Use Disorders
In addition to providing a highly personalized treatment program to help you overcome different types of drug addiction, we also offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in Juno Beach. We use FDA-approved medications in combination with individual and group behavioral therapies to help you heal from the inside out.
Medications can help manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and support long-term recovery from several types of addiction.
The specific medication prescribed depends on your overall health and SUD. Here are some that are commonly used for opioid and alcohol use disorders
Opioid
- Methadone—to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms
- Buprenorphine—to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms
- Naltrexone—to prevent relapse once detox is complete
Alcohol
- Disulfiram—to create an adverse reaction to alcohol
- Acamprosate—to reduce cravings and normalize brain activity
- Naltrexone—to reduce cravings and the rewarding effects of alcohol
Beach House Rehab Center’s Approach to Therapy for Addiction
Beach House Center for Recovery is a nationally recognized center for clinical excellence and is committed to being at the forefront of effective, accessible treatment for multiple types of addiction.
We provide each patient with an individualized treatment plan that addresses every facet of the desire to use. From our medically supervised detox to our latest advances in medication-assisted treatment to our alumni support program, we help you through every step of your recovery journey.
At Beach House, we believe the opposite of addiction is love and connection. Learn to love yourself again, discover the powerful connections within the recovery community, and find freedom from addiction. If you or someone you know is struggling with an SUD, please contact our compassionate and helpful admissions counselors today.