We all know that drug overdoses can be lethal. They can happen at any time, but now that it is legal to have small amounts of heroin, meth, and other dangerous drugs, the possibility of an overdose is always present. Yet, in some areas, there has been a spike in the number of overdoses occurring during the coronavirus pandemic. How are the two related? If you or your loved one is using drugs, you may be worried about their wellbeing. At Crestview Recovery in Oregon, we can help you with addiction right away, often helping to prevent the onset of an overdose.
How to Get The Help You Need During the Pandemic in Oregon
Our team at Crestview Recovery is committed to providing you with access to the mental health and drug addiction services you need. If you want to find a way to overcome the way you feel, and you are ready to never have to worry about an overdose again, reach out to us. Let us provide you with an initial consultation – even using our telehealth intensive outpatient treatment program. It is one step towards helping you to feel better.
Addiction is a very high-risk complication in a pandemic. Yet, it is not something that can wait until after the pandemic is over for treatment. You don’t have to do that – our team can offer the therapy and programs you need. Learn more about them:
- Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
- Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Outpatient drug rehab
Why the Pandemic Is Increasing Overdose Rates
There is evidence that the pandemic is putting men and women with drug addiction and mental health disorders at a higher risk for complications. That includes overdoses. Those who have an addiction may feel:
- Isolated
- Unable to get help right now
- Frustrated and overwhelmed
- Scared of the future
- Depressed
In many situations, individuals are unable to get the help they need from residential and inpatient addiction treatment programs. They turn to substances to provide them with some relief for their symptoms while also using drugs at a higher rate to cope with depression, anxiety, and fear. As a result, overdose rates during the pandemic may be climbing.
The pandemic is keeping people out of doctor’s offices. Thus, people are often not getting the mental health care they need. While these services were never closed off in most areas, they did become far less accessible to some people. For many who have substance use disorders, underlying mental health problems exist. If they do not get treatment, they turn to substances that can minimize symptoms. That could increase the risk of addiction and overdose for many people.
You don’t have to be a victim of this. There is help available to you in Oregon, even during the pandemic.
Can You Get Treatment During a Pandemic?
The answer here is yes. In many situations, all it takes is calling our addiction treatment center in Portland, Oregon and scheduling a consultation. Even if you are worried about stepping out of your home during the pandemic, our team here in Oregon can help you by providing you with access to telehealth services. That means we can video chat or talk to you on the phone to provide you with the support you need right now.
If you are feeling alone, scared, or depressed, do not wait another minute to call us for help. You can also call 911 if you are at risk of suicide or thinking about death. A pandemic does not have to stop you from getting the help you need.
Don’t Put Off Care – Call Crestview Recovery Now
You can get help for drug addiction during a pandemic. Here in Oregon, Crestview Recovery provides exceptional care and treatment for you, whether you are in the middle of a pandemic or not. Your life is worth treatment, and our team is ready to help you. Learn more about our treatment program by calling 866.262.0531 or reach out to us online now.
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.
