Addiction is on a spectrum, which is why it’s so important to seek an early intervention Oregon rehab center as soon as possible. Many people wait far too long to help their loved one get into an addiction treatment center. It’s understandable because many families and friends think they can help their loved one get well. The reality is that you’re dealing with an extremely powerful mental illness that only professionals at a treatment center should handle.
Does Your Loved One Need an Early Intervention in Oregon?
Many individuals in the beautiful state of Oregon suffer from addiction. About a decade ago, one of the biggest problems in the state was meth addiction. Now, with the opioid epidemic where it’s at, many people are developing addictions to prescription opioids as well as heroin.
These are extremely dangerous drugs, and they’re causing almost 100 deaths per day in the United States. You don’t want a loved one to become part of that statistic. Unfortunately, inaction makes that more possible as each day goes by.
Before you can have an intervention for your loved one, you need to know if he or she is showing signs of addiction. Depending on the substance he or she is using, the signs of addiction may vary, but they’re there. Just keep in mind that prescription drug addiction is going to look a little different because a doctor may have legally prescribed the drug. Some common signs of addiction include:
- Isolation
- Irritability
- Physical signs of use like track marks
- Paraphernalia like needles, pipes, and foil
- Erratic changes in mood
Why Choose an Early Intervention Oregon Rehab Facility?
Addiction is a progressive disease that only gets worse over time. Therefore, you need to stop it as soon as possible. Turning a blind eye to the situation and pretending that it isn’t happening helps no one. In fact, with some addictions, that kind of inaction can prove deadly. The sooner you address the problem of addiction, the better. Studies show that when individuals seek the help of substance use treatments in the early stages of addiction, they have a much better chance of recovery.
If you let a person’s addiction continue to go on, the psychological dependence and compulsivity to use gets much stronger. As that happens, their life spirals more and more out of control. Personal relationships get harmed or destroyed. Finances can be seriously compromised. In short, people can be plunged into some pretty dire circumstances (and faster than you might imagine).
It’s always better to seek treatment before all of these things happen. While people with more severe addictions can recover, it’s a much easier path when you seek help from an early intervention Oregon facility.
Staging an Early Intervention
The first type of intervention you should always try is called an informal intervention. This is as simple as having a one-on-one conversation with your loved one and discussing his or her drinking or using. Let him or her know that you’re concerned about his or her well-being, and ask if they’ve considered getting help.
You’d be amazed at how something this simple can work in cases of early interventions. For some people, this single conversation flips a light switch on, and the person is ready to get help. In a way, this intervention may actually be a relief for the addicted individual. Now, he or she doesn’t have to hide or lie about the addiction any longer.
In other cases, you may need to have a more formal intervention. This is the type of intervention that must happen when the person becomes a danger to himself/herself or others. In many cases, the fact that he or she still has support from loved ones fuels his or her addiction. In a formal intervention setting, you’re drawing a firm line in the sand saying that the person must get help or you’ll no longer be able to offer support. You should always stage this type of intervention with the guidance of an addiction specialist.
If your loved one is in need of help or you need assistance with getting him or her help, Crestview Recovery Center is here for you. We have a fully qualified addiction treatment facility located in Portland, Oregon. Some programs we offer include:
- Individual therapy
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- 12-step recovery
- Life skills rehab
Give us a call today at 866.262.0531 to find out more about how Crestview Recovery Center can help your family begin to heal.
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.
