Substance use

Introduction

It takes some time for the abuse of drugs or substances to reflect negatively on the health of an individual. Ahana Hospital’s substance use disorder treatment program will enable the patients to live normal lives with the help of psychiatric and psychological intervention programs. In this connection, it should be known that substance abuse is considered a disease and not a personal weakness. Hence, you can trust us as we treat you with respect and confidentiality.

The substance use disorder can occur due to substance use such as alcohol, tobacco products, marijuana, tranquilizers, and other mind-altering drugs. Some patients may consume only one type of substance during the course of their lifetime, while others may consume many types of mind-altering substances at once. This makes the patient physically and mentally dependent on the substance and leads to faulty judgments, leading to social problems.

What Are Substance Use Disorders?

The substance use disorder can develop because of the continuous use of substances resulting in distress or impairment in functioning despite evident harm in physical health, behavioral aspects, interpersonal relationships, financial standing, education, or work. In many cases, despite being fully aware of the problem and wanting to change, people cannot take any action towards improvement without professional intervention.

These concerns can happen in the following domains: physical health, psychological well-being, sleep pattern, concentration ability, social relationships, and/or personal safety. Individuals can exhibit irritability, isolation, dishonesty, or aggression. The increased obsession with the substance is also a sign of substance use.

Substance Use Disorder Signs and Symptoms

There are some signs and symptoms that people suffering from substance use disorders exhibit. Nevertheless, there are some common signs that are exhibited by most people who have the condition.

Individuals tend to start neglecting their duties at work or school. People may begin neglecting other activities or obligations and become irresponsible. Some patients show persistent legal, social, and interpersonal difficulties. Such patients have regular conflicts with parents, spouses, brothers, sisters, and friends.

In some cases, people have blackouts, which may be experienced due to alcohol or sedative misuse. Other patients may feel intense cravings, decreased ability to control consumption, or tolerance for larger doses. These are some of the indications that substance use disorder therapy is needed before the condition escalates.

When is Treatment for Substance Use Disorder Necessary?

There are various indicators that show when it’s necessary to seek treatment for substance use disorders. They include an inability to manage substance use, emotional problems resulting from a lack of substance availability, problematic relationships, failure to fulfill responsibilities, and continuous usage despite harmful consequences. Teenagers are predisposed to developing these disorders as substance abuse by them hinders their emotional growth, academic performance, and behavior.

When Should You Seek Assistance?

If substance use causes any impact on an individual’s health, behaviors, quality of rest, working, studying, family relations, and decision-making, it indicates that help is required. It is important not to delay receiving assistance as substance dependence is a chronic and progressive disease.

We perform a thorough evaluation of each client, considering his or her health background, the nature and frequency of substance usage, mental state, behavioral changes, and familial problems. These actions make it possible for us to create a program that not only treats addiction but also psychiatric and psychological problems as well.

Our Approach to Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Substance use disorders are treated at our facility using an organized and customized approach. Besides stopping drug usage, we try to attain emotional health, functional families, and sustainability.

The program includes psychiatric evaluation, support for detoxification when necessary, medication prescription, psychological counseling, behavioral modification, relapse prevention techniques, and follow-up treatment. Every patient is evaluated extensively to tailor their treatment based on their level of addiction, mental condition, and goals.

Counselling and Behavioural Support

Counselling forms an integral part of the treatment process of substance misuse as it assists in identifying trigger points for the abuse, management of urges, boosting motivation levels, and learning alternative ways of coping.

Interventional assistance about the behavioural issues of the affected individuals entails the development of new, more positive habits instead of those that promote the abuse. This will also involve learning new methods of handling different scenarios, such as stress and peer pressure.

Family Involvement in Recovery

When one of the family members suffers from addiction, this may be perceived as irritation by the people surrounding them. Besides treating substance abuse, Ahana Hospitals provides additional help to the families to help them learn about their relative’s problem.

Therapeutic sessions in which family members learn to communicate effectively, be less critical, establish healthy boundaries, and support one another can greatly help individuals struggling with substance use issues build self-esteem and actively engage in the recovery process.

Benefits of Early Treatment

Substance abuse treatment early enough may lead to the prevention of many adverse outcomes such as physical illness, breakdown, legal troubles, worsening academic performance and relationships, loss of self-confidence, and trust. Starting treatment early will provide an opportunity to avoid the development of dependence and repeated relapses in the future.

Moreover, at the beginning of the treatment, it may be easier to diagnose co-occurring issues such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and behavioral disorders.

Why Choose Ahana Hospitals?

Ahana Hospitals offers substance use disorder treatments in a caring, confidential manner with high-quality clinical practice. Our professionals know that no two patients are alike, which is why we prepare customised treatment options for our clients, not following the same strategy for everyone.

Safety, emotional healing, strong family bonds, and long-lasting rehabilitation – this is what we offer when helping each other restore balance in life, improve his/her well-being, and advance with proper assistance from professionals.

Take the First Step Towards Recovery

Are you or your relative having difficulties with alcohol abuse, smoking, marijuana, sleeping medications, inhalants, and other drugs? With substance use disorder treatments from Ahana Hospitals, you are on the right track to recovery.

Contact us now for booking an appointment at Ahana Hospitals and getting started on your path to recovery.