If you’re struggling with any kind of substance use issue or addiction problems, you’re not alone. One of the most common addiction issues comes from mixing prescription drugs like alcohol and Xanax together. A lot of people do that because they don’t realize that a prescription could be a dangerous substance. They also often don’t think of alcohol as being dangerous, either. Because of that, they mix these substances as a normal thing and then experience side effects and addiction problems unexpectedly. At Crestview Recovery, you can get the treatment you need for concerns over alcohol and medications.
It’s Best to Avoid Taking Alcohol and Xanax Together
Even if you routinely drink alcohol and your doctor has prescribed Xanax for anxiety or other needs, it’s generally best not to mix the two. If you find that you’re doing that, and having trouble stopping, reach out to us. We can help you address any addiction issues you’re facing. Some people have a drink occasionally, and it’s not an issue, even if they take prescription medications like Xanax. But it’s very common for people to end up with issues related to mixing the two substances. Doing so can cause memory loss, blackouts, and damage to organs and the brain. But this damage can all be avoided with professional help.
Rather than continue to mix alcohol and Xanax, reaching out for treatment is the right step. It’s not always easy to say help is needed or to reach out to a treatment facility, but it’s worth doing. Taking that first step is often the most difficult, but can provide you with some long-term, positive results. Overall, getting help isn’t something that will just happen without you making a move toward it. We’re here, and we want to help, but you’ll need to reach out. Then we can talk about the kinds of treatment programs we can offer to you, so we can meet your needs and find what works for your specific situation and goals.
You Need the Right Kind of Treatment Options
Anyone who needs help with addictions to substances like alcohol and Xanax needs to make sure they’re going to the right place for treatment. The quality of the facility and the staff of professionals trained to help you matter. We have master-level therapists at our Portland, Oregon facility, who can provide you with treatment plans and suggestions to move you toward recovery. You can also get information on how to do things out in the world without the coping mechanisms you might have used in the past. Then you’ll be better prepared for any issues that come up. Some of the options we offer include:
- Partial hospitalization
- Intensive outpatient
- Outpatient
- Aftercare
- Individual therapy
- Trauma therapy
- Dual diagnosis therapy
- Extended care (90-day program)
With all of those options to help you live a clean and sober life, you’ll have plenty to choose from. Not every option is going to be right for every person, and we want to make sure we get the one that works best for you. Depending on your life circumstances and other factors, you might feel better about outpatient options, or a specific kind of therapy. Because we dedicate ourselves to our patients, we want to understand how to help them in the best way possible. Thus, we talk to you about the best ways to give you the highest chance of a successful recovery.
Get Help From Crestview Recovery Today
When you come to a quality drug rehab facility like ours, you can conquer your addiction and get the help and support you need. There’s no reason to allow addiction to control your life any longer — not even for one more day. You have the power and the ability to get well and live a life that’s whole and healthy. Addiction to alcohol and Xanax doesn’t have to control anything you do anymore. Contact us at 866.262.0531 today, so you can focus on the road to a full and healthy recovery. Then you can get back to all those plans and goals you had before addiction got in the way of your dreams.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
