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How To Choose The Best Opioid Rehab Center

  • Reviewed by: Dr. Carl Williams, Ph.D., LCADC
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  • Reviewed by: Dr. Carl Williams, Ph.D., LCADC
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Learn how to choose the best opioid rehab, focusing on understanding addiction signs and treatment options and matching services to individual recovery needs.

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Substance misuse and addiction are devastating conditions that destroy individuals and their loved ones. Fortunately, throughout the United States, one can find countless rehab centers whose only purpose is to get those who need it started on the path to recovery and keep them there. Every person who seeks help will have a unique experience due to the many different types of therapy available.

It would be best to put much thought into whatever rehabilitation center you enroll in since maintaining your sobriety is crucial. Your chances of finishing the program, remaining clean when you graduate, and living a drug-free life in the real world improve dramatically if you enroll in the right treatment center.

Choosing a perfect rehab center for opioids can be challenging due to the abundance of options and the unfortunate reality that some facilities are superior to others. Therefore, knowing your facts is crucial for making a good decision.

Substance abuse treatment centers can help people struggling with opioid addiction regain control of their lives. If you follow these guidelines, you’ll be able to choose the best rehabilitation center possible for opioid addiction.

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Types, Mechanisms, & the Path to Addiction

What Are Opioids?

Some medications, known as opioids, are derived from the opium poppy plant, while others are created chemically. There are legal pharmaceuticals for extreme excruciating pain after surgery, fractures, etc., tumor bursting pain, and synthetic versions are used illicitly.

Opioids decrease pain by adhering to and activating receptors on opioid cells throughout the brain. This, in turn, prevents the brain from sending pain messages to the rest of the body.

Dopamine is produced, and pleasant sensations are experienced when opioids connect to their receptors. These transient highs encourage opiate usage because they stimulate a want for more dopamine.

Addiction to opioids or their usage is a common outcome of this revolving door of problems.

  • Opioids generally include substances like heroin and morphine, although the term “opiates” is reserved for medications that come from a natural source.

  • Pain relievers from all three categories—natural, synthetic, and semi-synthetic—are collectively referred to as “opioids.”

Opioid drugs come in a wide variety and might include:

  • Opioid pain relievers, like oxycodone, hydromorphone (Vicodin), morphine, meloxicam, and codeine, are commonly prescribed (OxyContin).

  • Narcotic pain relievers, the most notable of which is heroin.

  • Fentanyl a powerful opioid that may be obtained legally but is also manufactured and sold illegally.

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Key Behavioral & Physical Indicators to Watch For

Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Addiction

Although the indicators of an opioid use disorder (OUD) vary from individual to individual, several red flags may signal that a family member is having trouble with prescription pain relievers.

Some examples of these are:

  • Mood swings or a shift in behavior.

  • Modifications to one’s routine, such as one’s eating or sleeping schedule.

  • Marginalization from society.

  • Controversies with the law.

  • Disregards personal cleanliness.

  • The inability to commit to routine results in a poor attendance record.

  • Misusing or misplacing one’s opioid prescriptions regularly.

  • Not showing up to a necessary appointment or meeting.

  • Incorporating oneself into a new social circle.

  • Needle puncture marks on the arms or the necessity to wear long sleeves in hot weather because of this.

  • Obtaining several opioid prescriptions by seeing various medical professionals or stores.

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Options for Treating and Rehabilitating Opioid Addiction

Opioid treatment programs must provide patients with the tools they need to resist the temptation to relapse and manage any underlying concerns, such as mental health illnesses, as a result of the long-term effects of opioid addiction. Several approaches may be taken to aid those struggling with opioid dependency.

Drug Detoxification

People may go to get medical help and be monitored while they go through withdrawal from opioids.

Residential Care

You’ll get round-the-clock monitoring and intense care for the length of your therapy. This usually lasts anywhere from three to six weeks.

Outpatient Treatment

Opioid treatment facilities, clinics, and doctors’ offices provide outpatient care, in which patients continue living at home, caring for their other moral routines, and receiving treatment sessions. As you improve, you may reduce the number and intensity of your treatments.

Counseling

Whether it’s one-on-one or in a group setting, counseling for substance abuse typically makes use of behavioral therapeutic interventions like motivational interviewing and cognitive restructuring to help clients become more committed to treatment and abstinence, learn to avoid relapse, replace drug use with healthy hobbies and activities, and strengthen social networks.

Family Therapy

Incorporating family therapy is an option that has been shown to promote communication and bonding between families.

Medicine-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Medicine-assisted therapy (MAT) is a method of treating substance abuse that uses medication to reduce withdrawal symptoms and urges in the long term. Suboxone is often used to help those struggling with opioid use disorder. MAT is typically paired with behavioral therapy to enhance treatment objectives and sustain sobriety.

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Treatment for Opioid Dependence: How Long Does It Take?

The length of time you spend in an opioid rehab will vary based on several factors, including; the intensity of your OUD, the scope of your additional treatment requirements, and your level of recovery throughout your time there.

Evidence suggests that the more time one spends in therapy, the better the outcomes. It has been demonstrated that drug abuse may be reduced or stopped altogether with the help of at least three months of inpatient and outpatient therapy. However, the duration of your treatment should be adjusted depending on personal conditions.

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How To Choose The Best Opioid Rehab Center?

When ready to face your addiction, choosing the best opioid rehab center for your specific needs is essential. Not all rehab centers are created equal; some may be better equipped to deal with your addiction than others. Here are a few things to look for when choosing an opioid rehab center:

1. Accreditation

Make sure that the rehab center you’re considering is accredited by a reputable organization, such as any Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. This ensures that the center meets specific standards of quality and safety.

2. Individualized Care

Each person’s experience with addiction is unique, so the rehab center you choose must offer individualized care. Your treatment plan will be tailored specifically to your needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

3. Evidence-Based Treatment

The best rehab centers use evidence-based treatments that have been proven effective in treating addiction. Be sure to ask about the treatment types used at the center you’re considering.

4. Aftercare Planning

Once you’ve completed your treatment program, you must plan to stay sober. The best rehab centers will help you develop an aftercare plan that includes continued support and counseling.

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Written By:

Dr. Saman Aftab, Ph.D.

Dr. Saman Aftab, Mental Health write at Rolling Hills
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About Author:

Dr. Saman is a mental health writer with over six years of experience in freelance writing, editing, and proofreading. She is a practicing healthcare professional holding a doctorate in physical therapy at DOW University of Health Sciences. Dr. Saman started content writing to blend her passion for writing and medicine with her extensive clinical experience.

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Dr. Carl Williams Ph.D., LCADC

Carl Williams, medical content reviewer at rolling hills recovery center
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Dr. Williams presently serves on the board of Directors for two non-profit service organizations. He holds a Master’s degree in Human Services from Lincoln University, Philadelphia, Pa, and a Ph.D. with a concentration in Clinical Psychology from Union Institute and University. In Cincinnati, Ohio. He is licensed to practice addictions counseling in both New Jersey and Connecticut and has a pending application as a practicing Psychologist in New Jersey.

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