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The Signs Of Meth Abuse In A Loved One And Why Long Term Treatment Is The Best Choice

Are you concerned that a loved one may have become addicted to methamphetamine? “Meth” has been called “the most dangerous drug on Earth,” and for good reason. It’s easy to find this street drug can be made from a few basic household products. Once someone becomes addicted, they will not be able to stop using on their own and will need professional help at a long term addiction treatment program for the best chance to become clean and sober.

Meth comes in two forms; crystal and powder. “Crystal meth” is a crystallized chunk or rock that can be smoked or heated and injected. Powdered meth, also known as “speed” is less potent than the crystal variety. It is a white, bitter-tasting powder that can be smoked, eaten, snorted, dissolved in a liquid or injected.

How Does Meth Addiction Happen?

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When your loved one uses meth, it causes their brain to release a massive amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine. This is why the pleasurable experience of the drug lasts for several hours. With repeated use, meth actually depletes the dopamine in the brain. One reason a person becomes addicted to the drug is because they no longer possess the naturally occurring neurotransmitter and cannot experience pleasure on their own.

Signs And Symptoms Of Meth Abuse

The exact signs and symptoms of meth abuse will vary from person to person. If your loved one displays signs from the below, he or she may have a substance abuse issue that requires professional treatment.

Aggression
Anxiety
Depression
Disorganized thoughts
Hair loss
Euphoria
Insomnia
Intently focused attention (tweaking)
Loss of appetite
Loss of skin elasticity
“Meth bugs” (sensation of bugs crawling beneath the skin)
“Meth mouth”/tooth loss
Nausea
Nervousness
Open sores
Repetitive behaviors
Social isolation
Unexplained financial problems
Vomiting

Long Term Addiction Treatment Program In FL

At New Beginnings Recovery Center, we know that our clients have the best chance for achieving sobriety if they are enrolled in a long term treatment program. Long term care helps us address any mental health issues as well as the addiction while teaching real-life relapse prevention skills. We offer both a 60 and 90-day program to help our clients. During this stage of treatment, clients are housed in one of our beautiful North Palm Beach homes to focus on their transition to real life while still attending group and individual therapy and counseling sessions, as well as following a 12 step program.

Learn more about both our inpatient treatment housing and our sober living houses which include full access to our effective recovery services.

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Long Term Rehab: How Much Time Is Enough?

You may have read news reports of celebrities checking into facilities for a short-term treatment program of 28 day or so, and concluded that they have received all the care that they need to deal with a substance abuse issue. While we don’t know why a person chooses a particular treatment model, in some cases the decision to choose short-term rehab may be partially motivated by scheduling considerations or other factors.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) describes addiction as a “complex illness.” It is a brain disease that affects the circuits controlling motivation, reward, learning, memory, and the ability to control behavior. We know that people affected by addiction will continue to drink or do drugs, even when faced with negative consequences of their actions.

Since addiction is a chronic disease, simply getting someone to stop drinking or using drugs for a few weeks is not the same thing as treating the underlying factors and completing a comprehensive treatment program. The NIDA recommends long-term rehab for best results.

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Long Term Rehab For Addiction

Partial Hospitalization Program

A 28-day partial hospitalization program (PHP) for drug and alcohol abuse, such as the one offered by New Beginnings Recovery Center, provides clients with addiction education, group and individual therapy. It also gives them a foundation for further treatment with us, which will allow them to address the many underlying issues that led to their addiction.

Intensive Outpatient Program

Once the 28-day PHP has been completed, clients can move into a 60 or 90-day intensive outpatient treatment option. This level of care involves clients living in our sober housing facilities. They receive 10 hours of group therapy and individual counseling sessions per week. In addition to these services, they also attend a 12-step program and take steps to obtain employment and work on their life skills.

Long Term Rehab Is The Best Chance At Lifelong Sobriety

When an addiction is severe or has been established over several years, it is unrealistic to expect that a person will be able to make a major lifestyle change and deal with the underlying issues within a short time. Long term rehab gives a client the best chance of reaching his or her goal of being able to maintain sobriety after leaving a treatment program.

New Beginnings Recovery Center offers several treatment programs to meet its clients’ specific needs.

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Beyond Detox: The Benefits Of Long Term Addiction Treatment

Benefits Of Long Term Addiction Treatment | Outpatient Program FL While one of the most important steps in the process of recovery is the process of detoxing your body, there is much more that goes into a full addiction recovery. Depending on how long you have been dealing with your addictions will determine how in-depth and how long you will need to undergo treatment. While some people may be able to complete a short treatment program and live a sober life, others may require the use of long term addiction treatment. These treatment programs include sober living facilities as well as ongoing counseling sessions.

Going Home Isn’t The End Of Your Addiction Treatment

Completing the outpatient program is not the end of your treatment. We know that many patients need ongoing treatment to fully overcome their addictions. Once you have completed the outpatient detox program, you will return home to complete our intensive outpatient program in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The goal of this program is to teach you to avoid your triggers while living in your natural environment. While you will be able to return home at the end of the day, most of your day will be spent in counseling and therapy sessions.

Not Ready To Return Home? Sober Living Is For You

If you are one of the many people who have suffered from long term addictions, you may not be ready to return home at the end of a traditional treatment program. We understand that not everyone is able to face the temptations of the outside world without returning to old ways. If you are afraid you will not be able to resist this temptation, you can move into a sober living house until you feel ready to return home.

Continuing Recovery In Long Term Addiction Treatment

Addiction is a chronic disease that will need to be battled for the long term. While you may be able to detox and overcome the addiction with our outpatient treatment programs, you may still find the need for long term addiction treatment sessions. You may choose to see a private counselor, join a local recovery group, or visit us for routine counseling. Regardless of the option you choose, it is important that you have a support group surrounding you to aid in your continued sobriety.

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