Millions of people found their lives affected because of the devastation caused by the ongoing opioid crisis in the U.S. The roots of the problem go all the way back to the early 90s. Pharmaceutical companies pushed medical professionals to offer opioids for pain relief, at which points addiction rates started rising. Crestview Recovery’s drug rehab center near Bend offers people the chance to remove themselves from the hooks of opioid addiction.
Why Opioids Are Dangerous
Opioids work by binding to certain receptors in the brain responsible for controlling pain and pleasure throughout the body. People stop feeling pain thanks to the higher levels of dopamine produced. That’s all it takes for addiction to take hold. Individuals do anything possible to replicate the experience.
The prescription drugs that function as a starting point for opioid addiction in many people produce the same effect as heroin. It doesn’t take long for people with no history of abusing drugs to start needing larger doses of opioids to reproduce those feelings.
Enrolling in a substance use treatment center is the first step towards beating an opioid addiction. Crestview Recovery makes sure all clients receive oversight and therapy services from qualified medical professionals. It takes a collective effort to beat back the insidiousness of opioid addiction.
Effects of Opioid Addiction
At first, it may be hard to figure out that you or a loved one have an opioid addiction. However, the signs tend to become more noticeable as time goes on. Some common symptoms of dependency on opioids include:
- Constant cravings for opioids like codeine, oxycodone, and heroin
- Suffering from sleep disorders
- A drop-off in performance at school or work
- Fluctuations in weight
- A lack of attention to basic hygiene
- Ongoing financial difficulties
- Pulling away from family and friends
- An inability to stop using opioids without experiencing withdrawal
Trying to beat an opioid addiction without professional help can take a physical toll on the body. It could cause a medical emergency and even lead to death. Anyone looking to free themselves from opioids should look for addiction treatment programs that offer the services needed to safely enter recovery.
Treating Opioid Addiction
At Crestview Recovery’s opioid abuse treatment center near Bend OR, we take a whole-body approach to helping people get free of opioids. Clients choosing to take part in our opioid rehab program often suffer from an underlying mental health disorder. They may unknowingly use drugs to self-medicate those symptoms.
Clients receive a full evaluation upon admission to assess their current physical and mental state. Once we have a full understanding of the situation, we work with the client to create a treatment plan that gives them the best shot at success.
The therapies and services offered at Crestview Recovery’s opioid rehab center include:
- Individual Therapy Program
- Group Therapy Program
- Family Therapy Program
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program
- Exercise Therapy
- Holistic Therapy
These sessions offer clients the chance to address any trauma or other issues keeping them from progressing in recovery. Since opioid addiction can be difficult to overcome, we offer extended care addiction treatment for clients who need more time to get well.
Ask for Help Today
Everyone who comes into Crestview Recovery’s opioid rehab center receives high-quality care from our staff. They get the support needed to overcome opioid addiction and get healthy. It’s not about how many times you might not have succeeded in the past. We care about your willingness to commit to an opportunity to live a life in recovery.
Besides our opioid rehab program, Crestview Recovery also offers the following treatment programs:
If you’re ready to be in control of your life, contact Crestview Recovery at 866.262.0531 and ask about our opioid rehab center. You have a chance at living a healthy, more fulfilling, opioid-free existence.
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.
